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EP53 WUY

2005 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,494 mi
Last recorded37,494 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S14,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP53 WUY
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 37,494 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 37,494 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 35,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 32,053 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,315 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 26,315 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 25,716 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 24,413 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 22,902 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 18,746 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 13,747 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 8,094 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 8,093 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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EP53 WUY is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 14,329 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 EP53 WUY, 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 21 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 EP53 WUY registered?

EP53 WUY is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for EP53 WUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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