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CE05 KNZ

2005 Honda Vtx 1300S

Red Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,989 mi
Last recorded51,989 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S14,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 KNZ
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 51,989 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 51,953 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,197 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 48,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 45,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 40,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,449 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 38,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,598 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 31,598 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,094 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,104 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 23,104 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 18,113 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 16,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,377 miles

judder from front brake on rbt

number plate light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,814 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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CE05 KNZ is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S in Red with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 14,329 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 CE05 KNZ, 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 21 years old, this Honda Vtx 1300S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 KNZ registered?

CE05 KNZ is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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