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RN52 VTP

2003 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,070 mi
Last recorded21,070 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C17,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 VTP
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 21,070 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 20,319 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 20,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 19,672 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 19,672 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 18,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2022 18,065 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 17,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 17,463 miles

exhaust slightly noise

Fail 31 Jul 2019 17,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly noise

Pass 26 Jul 2018 15,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,760 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 12,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,248 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 12,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 12,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 11,435 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 11,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 8,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 8,324 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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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RN52 VTP is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN52 VTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN52 VTP registered?

RN52 VTP is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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