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1997 Honda St1100t MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for St1100t models manufactured in 1997, based on 63 real MOT test results.

84.1%
Pass Rate
15.9%
Fail Rate
63
Total Tests
44,821
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1997 Honda St1100t MOT Analysis

The 1997 Honda St1100t has an MOT pass rate of 84.1% based on 63 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 44,821 miles on the odometer. With a 15.9% failure rate, the 1997 St1100t is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1997 Honda St1100t is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 7.9% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust is the second most common issue at 3.2%. Motorcycle lighting and signalling follows at 1.6%.

⚠ Based on limited data (63 tests)

Top failures specific to 1997 models only. The overall St1100t page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 7.9%
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 3.2%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 1.6%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes7.9%5
2Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust3.2%2
3Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling1.6%1
4Motorcycle Steering And Suspension1.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 44,821 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle brakes1.77% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust0.71% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling0.35% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension0.35% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes1.777.9%5
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust0.713.2%2
Motorcycle lighting and signalling0.351.6%1
Motorcycle steering and suspension0.351.6%1

Mileage Statistics

44,821
Mean
39,608
Median
29,717
25th Percentile
72,371
75th Percentile
3.55% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1997 Honda St1100t has an MOT pass rate of 84.1% based on 63 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 44,821 miles on the odometer. With a 15.9% failure rate, the 1997 St1100t is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1997 Honda St1100t, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 44,821 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 7.9% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 7.9% of MOT failures on 1997 Honda St1100t models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 3.2% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 1997 Honda St1100t models. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1997 Honda St1100t models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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