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DS52 EAP

2003 Honda Vtx 1300S

Blue Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,560 mi
Last recorded22,560 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S16,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 EAP
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 22,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 21,341 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 21,341 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 20,912 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 20,912 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 20,359 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 19,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 19,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 18,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 16,256 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 15,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,507 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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DS52 EAP is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S in Blue with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 16,900 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 DS52 EAP, 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 23 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 DS52 EAP registered?

DS52 EAP is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DS52 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 EAP shows 14 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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