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DS51 YVD

2002 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,033 mi
Last recorded63,033 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C17,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YVD
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,033 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 63,008 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Front tyre fitted slightly out of line - nearside brake caliper rubbing on brake disc

Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,153 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 62,137 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 61,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre starting to crack and perish

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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DS51 YVD is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DS51 YVD, 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 DS51 YVD registered?

DS51 YVD is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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