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L16 VTX

2005 Honda Vtx 1300S

Blue Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,739 mi
Last recorded18,739 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S14,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 VTX
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 18,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 18,494 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 18,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 17,614 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 14,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 13,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 13,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 12,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 10,471 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 10,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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L16 VTX is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S in Blue with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 14,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L16 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 21 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 L16 VTX registered?

L16 VTX is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is L16 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 VTX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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