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YJ54 FTG

2005 Honda Vtx 1300S

Blue Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,269 mi
Last recorded40,269 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S14,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 FTG
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 40,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,135 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,027 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 39,027 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 38,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 37,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 34,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyre started to perish slightly uneven wear to tread

Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 31,131 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,791 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 16,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 May 2011 12,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 8,648 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 5,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 5,002 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 5,002 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)

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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YJ54 FTG is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S in Blue with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 14,329 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 YJ54 FTG, 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 21 years old, this Honda Vtx 1300S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ54 FTG is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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