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YP05 PWZ

2005 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,039 mi
Last recorded45,039 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C15,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 PWZ
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 45,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,489 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 36,740 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 36,740 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 33,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 31,644 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 31,644 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 29,193 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,376 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 17,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,366 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 12,235 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,235 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 10,753 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 10,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 8,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 8,481 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,734 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 4,989 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 4,989 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 3,983 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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YP05 PWZ is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP05 PWZ, 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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YP05 PWZ is a 2005 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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