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EJ52 RGZ

2003 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,009 mi
Last recorded34,009 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C17,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 RGZ
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 34,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 33,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 33,274 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,063 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 32,195 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 31,717 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 31,707 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,931 miles

handle bar grip ends VERY sharp

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,248 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,712 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 24,706 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 24,621 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,732 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 16,424 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 5,645 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 2,859 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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EJ52 RGZ is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ52 RGZ, 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 EJ52 RGZ registered?

EJ52 RGZ is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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