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CK55 KWB

2005 Honda Vtx 1800C

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

33,880 mi
Last recorded33,880 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C15,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 KWB
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 33,880 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 33,880 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2025 30,364 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 28,784 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 28,784 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 26,377 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 26,377 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2021 23,222 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 23,219 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,075 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 18,507 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 18,497 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 18,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 18,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 18,010 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 18,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,339 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,903 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 13,903 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,178 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 10,597 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,698 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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CK55 KWB is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CK55 KWB, 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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CK55 KWB is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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