MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA ST1100s year 1998

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Pass percent:85.55%

(The average a petrol HONDA ST1100 year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:4,421 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	33
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	30
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	29
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	26
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	23
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Registration plate issues	16
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	15
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	15
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. \|2.4.A.1a\|	15
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	14
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	14
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	12
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	10
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	9
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	7
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	6
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Rear Rear suspension component excessively corroded. \|2.4.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	33
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	30
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	29
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	26
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	23
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Registration plate issues	16
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	15
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	15
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. \|2.4.A.1a\|	15
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	14
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	14
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	12
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	10
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	9
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	7
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	6
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Rear Rear suspension component excessively corroded. \|2.4.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA ST1100s year 1998

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