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DS52 FWO

2003 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,347 mi
Last recorded22,347 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S16,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 FWO
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 22,347 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 22,343 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 21,675 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 21,675 miles

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

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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DS52 FWO is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 16,900 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 DS52 FWO, 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 23 years old, this Honda Vtx 1300S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS52 FWO registered?

DS52 FWO is a 2003 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is DS52 FWO safe to buy?

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