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DS52 XAH

2003 Honda VT1100

Orange Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,919 mi
Last recorded51,919 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VT110024,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 XAH
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 51,919 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 51,304 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 50,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 50,114 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 50,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left lens appears insecure, and positioned incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls from front brake operation, fails to illuminate stop light (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,556 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,531 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 48,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,940 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 46,977 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,485 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 45,482 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,959 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 39,959 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,891 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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DS52 XAH is a 2003 Honda VT1100 in Orange with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 24,730 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS52 XAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS52 XAH registered?

DS52 XAH is a 2003 Honda VT1100, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is DS52 XAH safe to buy?

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