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FB53 LFE

2004 Honda Vtx 1300S

Orange Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,193 mi
Last recorded51,193 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S14,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 LFE
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,193 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,920 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,891 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,603 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,603 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,353 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Jun 2016 44,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front tyre cracked/perished

Number plate insecure, outer casing cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2015 41,476 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front tyre cracked/perished

Clutch lever mounting damaged, pivot point exposed

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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FB53 LFE is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S in Orange with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FB53 LFE, 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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FB53 LFE is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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