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DS52 XDA

2003 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,834 mi
Last recorded43,834 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C17,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 XDA
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 43,834 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 43,541 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 43,094 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 43,094 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 42,051 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,692 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 40,692 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 38,823 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 36,816 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,262 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 31,869 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,926 miles

Rear 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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DS52 XDA is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS52 XDA registered?

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

Is DS52 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 XDA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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