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N26 DSB

2005 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,260 mi
Last recorded50,260 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S14,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 DSB
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 50,260 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,494 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 47,916 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,083 miles

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 41,619 miles

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 41,601 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 41,582 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.26mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,138 miles

Passenger seat and footrests removed

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Swingarm and frame corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 31,068 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Passenger seat and footrests removed

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Swingarm and frame corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,741 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 22,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,549 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 20,549 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,744 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 17,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,204 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 10,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,090 miles

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

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

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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N26 DSB is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N26 DSB, 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.

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N26 DSB is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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