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PK51 LBF

2001 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,984 mi
Last recorded36,984 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Vtx 1800C15,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 LBF
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 36,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 36,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Too small (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 36,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,758 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 34,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,542 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,723 miles

masked headlamp for beam image

Fail 26 Jan 2012 27,723 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

masked headlamp for beam image

Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,550 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 12,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Vtx 1800C?

Based on 5,555 MOT tests across 464 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
872
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 41
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Headlamp aim too high 16
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PK51 LBF is a 2001 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,853 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 1800C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK51 LBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtx 1800C typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Vtx 1800C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK51 LBF registered?

PK51 LBF is a 2001 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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