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LJ05 HGC

2005 Honda Vtx 1800C

Orange Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,146 mi
Last recorded29,146 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C15,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 29,146 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 28,571 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 28,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 27,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,372 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 26,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 24,278 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 23,118 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 23,118 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 May 2016 22,470 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 20,918 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 18,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,711 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,453 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,032 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 9,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,957 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 6,957 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LJ05 HGC is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C in Orange with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,309 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 LJ05 HGC, 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 21 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 LJ05 HGC registered?

LJ05 HGC is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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