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BF05 VGO

2005 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

16,943 mi
Last recorded16,943 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C15,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VGO
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 16,943 miles

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

rear brake performance only just met

Fail 6 Aug 2026 16,943 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

rear brake performance only just met

Pass 25 Jul 2025 16,786 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame and swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 15,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 15,159 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 15,159 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 14,691 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 14,691 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 14,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,282 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 13,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 10,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,001 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 9,001 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 6,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 5,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Vtx 1800C?

Based on 5,555 MOT tests across 464 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
872
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 41
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Headlamp aim too high 16
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BF05 VGO is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,309 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 1800C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtx 1800C typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Vtx 1800C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF05 VGO registered?

BF05 VGO is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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