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HS52 TKV

2003 Honda Vtx 1300S

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,559 mi
Last recorded29,559 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S16,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 TKV
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 29,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 27,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 27,156 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 27,057 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 27,030 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 27,030 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 26,666 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 26,666 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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HS52 TKV is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 16,900 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 HS52 TKV, 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 23 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 HS52 TKV registered?

HS52 TKV is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HS52 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 TKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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