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VN05 KYJ

2005 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,979 mi
Last recorded22,979 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C15,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 KYJ
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 22,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 22,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 22,105 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 21,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 20,939 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 20,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 20,099 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 16,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,898 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 12,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,087 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre worn low in centre tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 8,809 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 6,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 4,461 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 4,455 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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VN05 KYJ is a 2005 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 95%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN05 KYJ, 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 21 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 VN05 KYJ registered?

VN05 KYJ is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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