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FB53 LPN

2004 Honda Vtx 1300S

Silver Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,812 mi
Last recorded23,812 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S14,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 LPN
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 23,812 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front shock dust cover

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 23,680 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 23,656 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 21,262 miles

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION FRONT BRAKE

Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,672 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 20,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 18,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 17,615 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 17,615 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged REAR BRAKE HOSE LOOSE (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 15,798 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 15,798 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 15,259 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 13,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 11,740 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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FB53 LPN is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S in Silver with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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