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OX53 RDU

2003 Honda Vtx 1300S

Red Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,594 mi
Last recorded36,594 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S16,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 RDU
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 36,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 35,313 miles

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

throttle slightly sticky

Pass 16 Sep 2022 32,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,979 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 28,979 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls does not work when front brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,871 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 25,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 25,847 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,540 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 24,037 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,037 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 24,037 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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OX53 RDU is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S in Red with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 16,900 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 OX53 RDU, 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 23 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 OX53 RDU registered?

OX53 RDU is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is OX53 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 RDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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