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SX53 VTX

2003 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,885 mi
Last recorded31,885 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S16,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 VTX
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 31,885 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 31,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 31,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 31,002 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 30,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 28,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 25,100 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 25,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 25,005 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,340 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 20,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2015 20,147 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 19,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 19,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 14,391 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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SX53 VTX is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SX53 VTX, 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 SX53 VTX registered?

SX53 VTX is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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