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DS52 DTO

2003 Honda Vtx 1800C

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,279 mi
Last recorded21,279 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C17,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DTO
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 21,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 20,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 20,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 20,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 20,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 20,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,979 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 19,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 May 2019 19,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 18,131 miles

Exhaust noise.

Pass 18 May 2017 14,959 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 9,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 7,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 5,761 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 2,424 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 2,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 2,283 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 2,079 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,454 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 1,723 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 1,723 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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DS52 DTO is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS52 DTO, 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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What year was DS52 DTO registered?

DS52 DTO is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DS52 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 DTO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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