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RD53 BCV

2004 Honda Vtx 1300S

Blue Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,623 mi
Last recorded14,623 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S14,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD53 BCV
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 14,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 14,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2021 14,104 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front & rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 13,481 miles

headlight converter mask fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2018 12,081 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 11,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,679 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 10,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 10,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 8,210 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 6,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,378 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 3,642 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 2,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear number plate fitted during test

reflector fitted during test

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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RD53 BCV is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S in Blue with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,518 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 RD53 BCV, 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 22 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 RD53 BCV registered?

RD53 BCV is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is RD53 BCV safe to buy?

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