1998 Honda ST 1100 Police 1.1L Petrol · R615 TLL

The January 2026 test at 90,764 miles returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories, confirming the motorcycle meets the minimum roadworthiness standard today. A stable maintenance trend is evident across the last four annual tests; each has passed without recorded faults since the single failure in January 2023 at 84,968 miles, which was rectified by the following day. That isolated failure, showing no defect details in the record, typically points to a minor item such as lighting or tyre tread rather than a structural or mechanical deficiency. Mileage accumulation remains low for a 28-year-old machine, averaging roughly 3,200 miles per year since registration. Recent intervals show consistent but light use: 1,536 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026, 1,721 miles in the preceding year, and 2,539 miles the year before that. This pattern suggests the ST1100 has spent significant periods stationary, a factor that often accelerates degradation of rubber and hydraulic components more aggressively than regular riding. A buyer should focus inspection on age-related deterioration rather than wear from distance. Brake discs and calipers on these police models frequently suffer surface corrosion and piston seizure after long layups; verify fluid clarity and lever feel carefully. Fork seals and steering head bearings require scrutiny for stiction or notchiness caused by dried grease. Check tyre date codes — tread depth may pass an MOT while the compound has hardened dangerously. Examine the exhaust system for internal baffle collapse and external rust, and inspect the frame spine and swingarm pivots for corrosion hidden by fairings. The police-spec wiring loom deserves close attention for brittle insulation or amateur repairs around the fairing mounts.