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S5 VTX

2003 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,408 mi
Last recorded44,408 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C17,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VTX
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 43,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 May 2024 43,930 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,456 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 42,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 40,732 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 38,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2020 38,380 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 36,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 34,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 31,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 26,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 22,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 22,086 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 17,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 12,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 7,595 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 2,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 2,725 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 2,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 2,181 miles

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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S5 VTX is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S5 VTX, 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 S5 VTX registered?

S5 VTX is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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