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NU55 NYW

2005 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,045 mi
Last recorded21,045 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S14,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 NYW
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 21,045 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 19,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 16,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 16,129 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 16,129 miles

Front 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,328 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 11,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,430 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 8,430 miles

Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

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))

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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NU55 NYW is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU55 NYW, 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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What year was NU55 NYW registered?

NU55 NYW is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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