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BF52 EBL

2002 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,868 mi
Last recorded31,868 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C17,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 EBL
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 31,868 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 31,553 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,439 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 25,363 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 16,752 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 16,752 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak l/h fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,507 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 15,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 14,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 13,703 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 13,396 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,371 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,486 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 7,750 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,693 miles

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

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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BF52 EBL is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 17,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF52 EBL, 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 24 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 BF52 EBL registered?

BF52 EBL is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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