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WJ05 MDF

2005 Honda Vtx 1800C

Red Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,671 mi
Last recorded28,671 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C15,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 MDF
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 28,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 28,662 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 27,627 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve starting to crack and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 May 2025 27,624 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve starting to crack and perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 26,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 23,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 23,468 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 23,005 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 23,005 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 18,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 13,757 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,066 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 7,032 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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WJ05 MDF is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C in Red with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WJ05 MDF, 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 WJ05 MDF registered?

WJ05 MDF is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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