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MC52 ZKO

2003 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,693 mi
Last recorded30,693 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C17,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 ZKO
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,693 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 30,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 30,463 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 30,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 30,120 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 30,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 29,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 29,910 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 25,990 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 22,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,688 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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MC52 ZKO is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MC52 ZKO, 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 MC52 ZKO registered?

MC52 ZKO is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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