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BV53 WVW

2003 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,457 mi
Last recorded22,457 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C17,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WVW
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 22,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 22,219 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 21,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 21,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 20,561 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 18,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 17,054 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 17,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,020 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 14,250 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 13,914 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,799 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 12,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,945 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 6,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,299 miles

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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BV53 WVW is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 17,886 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 BV53 WVW, 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 23 years old, this Honda Vtx 1800C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV53 WVW is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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