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ML02 NBY

2002 Honda Vtx 1800C

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,027 mi
Last recorded21,027 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C17,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 NBY
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 21,027 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 21,022 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested cannot test as dipped beam is not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 21,013 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 21,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,963 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 20,907 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 20,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,820 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 20,798 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,759 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 20,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit close to limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit close to limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 20,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,742 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 19,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,435 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 18,434 miles

Nearside Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Offside Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,918 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 17,918 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

no fluid in clutch res

Fail 28 Aug 2010 17,918 miles

Front Brake linked system has a seized caliper pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Brake linked system has a seized caliper pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

no fluid in clutch cylinder

Pass 31 Jan 2009 16,309 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,513 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,462 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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ML02 NBY is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML02 NBY, 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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ML02 NBY is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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