1998 Honda ST 1100 1.1L Petrol · S981 ATC

The 1998 Honda ST 1100 presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 22 October 2021 at 57,251 miles, passed with zero defects. This outcome is not an isolated result. It caps a five-test sequence stretching back to September 2016, all of which passed with no advisories or failures. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable, indicating a machine that has been kept in sound mechanical order across multiple annual inspections. The mileage pattern tells a specific story of very light use followed by a prolonged period of inactivity. Between the September 2016 test at 55,139 miles and the October 2021 test at 57,251 miles, the Pan accumulated just 2,112 miles over five years. That is an average of roughly 422 miles per year. The annual mileage was similarly low in the preceding years, with only 445 miles covered between October 2019 and September 2020. This is exceptionally low for a touring motorcycle of its type. While low mileage generally limits wear on consumables like brake pads, tyres, and drivetrain components, it introduces a different set of risks associated with long periods of standing. A buyer must inspect the machine for the specific deterioration that comes with infrequent use. Tyres with good tread depth but date codes from 2016 or earlier will be past their safe service life and require immediate replacement. The brake system demands close attention; caliper pistons and master cylinder seals can seize from prolonged inactivity, and brake fluid will be hygroscopic and degraded. Fuel system integrity is a concern, with stale petrol potentially causing carburettor blockages and tank corrosion. Rubber components, including fork seals, coolant hoses, and suspension linkage bushes, should be checked for perishing from age rather than mileage. The clean MOT record is a strong positive indicator of structural integrity and basic mechanical health. However, the five-year gap since the last test is significant. A thorough pre-purchase inspection should focus on verifying that the motorcycle has been run regularly enough to prevent the moisture ingress and component seizure that plague stored machines. The absence of any flagged defects in the history suggests a well-kept machine, but the physical inspection must confirm that this care has continued through to the present day.