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EX52 XOD

2002 Honda Vtx 1800C

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,836 mi
Last recorded31,836 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C17,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XOD
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 31,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 31,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 30,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 30,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 29,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 27,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 26,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 26,578 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 24,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 22,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 22,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2017 19,833 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 18,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,475 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 12,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 10,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,446 miles

deflector fitted to headlamp

Fail 8 Apr 2008 9,428 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

deflector fitted to headlamp

Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 3,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 3,990 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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EX52 XOD is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 17,287 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 EX52 XOD, 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 24 years old, this Honda Vtx 1800C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX52 XOD is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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