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J300 VTX

2004 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,703 mi
Last recorded38,703 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S14,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 VTX
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 38,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 38,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,458 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 38,458 miles

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

Shock absorber insecurely attached Bolt missing from left rear shock (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,173 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,219 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,204 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,708 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 24,685 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

No Free Play In Clutch Cable

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 17,533 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,001 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 12,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 7,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 6,970 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 6,970 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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J300 VTX is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J300 VTX, 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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What year was J300 VTX registered?

J300 VTX is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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