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N8 VTX

2004 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,185 mi
Last recorded21,185 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S14,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 VTX
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 21,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 21,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 21,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 21,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 21,087 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 21,087 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 21,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 20,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,816 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 19,816 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 18,693 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 17,375 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,465 miles

Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2014 13,951 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 13,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,308 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 8,557 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear tyre has slight crazing on the tread

Pass 6 Aug 2009 8,557 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

rear tyre has slight crazing on the tread

Pass 13 May 2008 8,322 miles

(rear) floor brake test higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3c1b

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

front and rear brakes are dragging slighty

Fail 9 May 2008 8,322 miles

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

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

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

front and rear brakes are dragging slightly

Pass 29 May 2007 5,845 miles

front brake is dragging slightly

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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N8 VTX is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,518 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 N8 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 22 years old, this Honda Vtx 1300S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N8 VTX is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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