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RL03 XCE

2003 Honda Vtx 1300S

Red Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,574 mi
Last recorded20,574 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S16,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 XCE
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 20,574 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 20,574 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 20,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 17,864 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 16,667 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 14,890 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 14,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 12,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 11,228 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 10,949 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 9,124 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,434 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 7,392 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 6,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 5,948 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,336 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 5,336 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 4,859 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 3,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 2,653 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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RL03 XCE is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S in Red with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RL03 XCE, 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 RL03 XCE registered?

RL03 XCE is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is RL03 XCE safe to buy?

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