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OV55 HSX

2005 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,898 mi
Last recorded24,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S14,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HSX
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 24,898 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 24,886 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 20,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 20,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 20,056 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 19,443 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 19,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 18,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 18,169 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 16,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 12,030 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 11,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 10,104 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 10,104 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 8,592 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 7,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 6,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 5,056 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 3,006 miles

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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OV55 HSX 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 85%.

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 OV55 HSX, 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 OV55 HSX registered?

OV55 HSX is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is OV55 HSX safe to buy?

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