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BC04 GKV

2004 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,935 mi
Last recorded20,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S14,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GKV
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 20,935 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 20,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 20,549 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 20,480 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 20,474 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 20,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 18,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 16,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 16,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,736 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 12,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,684 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 11,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,518 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 9,518 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2011 8,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2010 6,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,361 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 4,015 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 3,416 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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BC04 GKV is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,518 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 BC04 GKV, 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 22 years old, this Honda Vtx 1300S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BC04 GKV registered?

BC04 GKV is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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