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DX54 WHE

2004 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,330 mi
Last recorded78,330 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S14,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 WHE
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 78,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 77,486 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 76,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,370 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear cylinder joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 75,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 74,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 74,837 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 74,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,562 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 70,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,084 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 67,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,828 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,828 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 55,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 52,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,660 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,663 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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DX54 WHE is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,518 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 DX54 WHE, 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 22 years old, this Honda Vtx 1300S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX54 WHE registered?

DX54 WHE is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is DX54 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 WHE shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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