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R12 TDT

2003 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,064 mi
Last recorded28,064 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C17,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 TDT
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 28,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 27,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 27,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 27,706 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 27,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 26,641 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 23,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 23,642 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

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 4 Jun 2018 22,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust noisey

Pass 8 May 2017 21,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 19,850 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 May 2016 19,850 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 18,505 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 16,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R12 TDT is a 2003 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 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 17,886 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 R12 TDT, 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 23 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 R12 TDT registered?

R12 TDT is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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