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PJ05 AHF

2005 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,916 mi
Last recorded28,916 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S14,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 AHF
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 28,916 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 28,724 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm box section under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 28,724 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm box section under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket /bolt fouling rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,139 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 27,139 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 24,938 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 24,938 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replace bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 23,500 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 19,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 10,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 9,120 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 4,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 3,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 3,545 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 3,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 2,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 2,850 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 1,986 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 1,716 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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PJ05 AHF is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PJ05 AHF, 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 PJ05 AHF registered?

PJ05 AHF is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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