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J40 VTX

2003 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,358 mi
Last recorded50,358 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C17,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 VTX
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 50,358 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 45,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 42,041 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 39,411 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 34,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,691 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 34,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 34,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 32,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shallow cut across tire

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 30,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swingarm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,480 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,455 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,002 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,988 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,501 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 20,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,131 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtx 1800C?

Based on 5,555 MOT tests across 464 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
872
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 41
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Headlamp aim too high 16
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J40 VTX is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 17,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Vtx 1800C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J40 VTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtx 1800C typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Vtx 1800C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J40 VTX registered?

J40 VTX is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is J40 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 VTX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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