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KW51 BKN

2002 Honda Vtx 1800C

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,784 mi
Last recorded39,784 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C17,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 BKN
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 39,784 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 39,773 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 39,243 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 39,137 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 39,102 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv joint grease leaking from outer clip

Rear registration plate light inoperative

Pass 15 Jun 2022 38,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 38,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,795 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 37,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,952 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 35,944 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking Outer Brake pad contaminated (3.6.A.1)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 34,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,785 miles

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Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,177 miles

see seperate advisory sheet.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,213 miles

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Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 27,427 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,335 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 19,576 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,054 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,917 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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KW51 BKN is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 17,287 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 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 KW51 BKN, 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 24 years old, this Honda Vtx 1800C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW51 BKN is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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