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FX53 SZF

2004 Honda Vtx 1300S

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,216 mi
Last recorded37,216 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S14,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 SZF
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 37,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 37,216 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 32,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 32,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 28,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front brake slightly binding on when front wheel is raised off ground

Pass 24 Aug 2020 23,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 20,367 miles

exhaust noisy

rear light switch

reg plate size

Pass 22 Jul 2017 18,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre marked on outer tread but ok

position lamps on seperate switch

Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,414 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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FX53 SZF is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX53 SZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX53 SZF registered?

FX53 SZF is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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