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DU52 VCM

2002 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,252 mi
Last recorded38,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C17,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VCM
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 38,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 34,564 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 34,558 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 33,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 32,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 31,323 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 30,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 29,950 miles

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,268 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 24,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Headlamp deflector fitted. (1.6)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 24,689 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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,574 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,515 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,872 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,158 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,787 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 3,787 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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DU52 VCM is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 17,287 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 DU52 VCM, 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 24 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 DU52 VCM registered?

DU52 VCM is a 2002 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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The MOT history for DU52 VCM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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