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OY53 SFV

2003 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,557 mi
Last recorded23,557 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S16,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SFV
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 23,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 20,223 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 16,985 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 16,637 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 15,389 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,135 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 15,133 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 15,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 15,057 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 15,052 miles

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

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

numberplate lamp not working

Fail 30 Jul 2016 15,052 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

numberplate lamp not working

Pass 11 Jul 2015 15,023 miles

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

NUMBERPLATE LAMP N/W

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 14,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,945 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 14,131 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 11,835 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,556 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 3,064 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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OY53 SFV is a 2003 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY53 SFV, 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 OY53 SFV registered?

OY53 SFV is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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