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HP04 FAB

2008 Honda Vtx 1300S

Multi-colour Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,699 mi
Last recorded44,699 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Vtx 1300S9,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP04 FAB
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 43,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 36,468 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 36,198 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 29,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 21,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 21,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 21,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 18,866 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 17,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 14,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 12,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 10,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 8,616 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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HP04 FAB is a 2008 Honda Vtx 1300S in Multi-colour with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 9,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HP04 FAB, 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 18 years old, this Honda Vtx 1300S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HP04 FAB registered?

HP04 FAB is a 2008 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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