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AO53 DUU

2003 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,091 mi
Last recorded14,091 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S16,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DUU
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 14,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front lower frame area corroded

front wheel has a slight buckle and a bent spoke

Fail 4 Apr 2024 14,036 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear handbrake cable broken (1.2.1 (g))

Stop lamp(s) not working stop lamps inoperative from front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty delay with operating nearside indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))

front lower frame area corroded

front wheel has a slight buckle and a bent spoke

Pass 26 Oct 2022 13,851 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front wheel side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wheel has a bent spoke

n/s/r oil leak at drum area

Pass 29 Oct 2021 13,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front lower frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust noisy

Pass 5 Nov 2020 12,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 12,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH LEVER BINDING ON PIVOT BOLT

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 12,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 12,023 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 11,997 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 11,682 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 10,282 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 4,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 2,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 2,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 1,615 miles

temporary baffles fitted to exhaut pipes at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2006 712 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtx 1300S?

Based on 5,362 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
880
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 13
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AO53 DUU is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 16,900 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Vtx 1300S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 DUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtx 1300S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Vtx 1300S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO53 DUU is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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