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KJ08 MGY

2008 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,458 mi
Last recorded23,458 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Vtx 1800C11,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MGY
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 23,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 23,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 23,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,863 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 22,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 21,478 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 20,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 18,983 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 18,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 13,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,698 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 11,693 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 high (1.6)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

number plate light not working but acceptable at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,279 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,294 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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KJ08 MGY is a 2008 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 11,983 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 KJ08 MGY, 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 18 years old, this Honda Vtx 1800C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KJ08 MGY registered?

KJ08 MGY is a 2008 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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