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VA08 JWM

2008 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,468 mi
Last recorded6,468 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Vtx 1300S9,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 JWM
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 6,468 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 6,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 5,888 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 5,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 5,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 4,738 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 4,558 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 3,649 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 3,646 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 3,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 3,617 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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VA08 JWM is a 2008 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 9,804 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 VA08 JWM, 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 18 years old, this Honda Vtx 1300S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA08 JWM registered?

VA08 JWM is a 2008 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is VA08 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 JWM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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