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EP04 BNZ

2004 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,782 mi
Last recorded22,782 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S14,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 BNZ
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 22,782 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 22,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 21,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 20,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 18,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 18,267 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 18,255 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 16,765 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 16,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,177 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 13,614 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,762 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 11,744 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,565 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 11,565 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,095 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 7,862 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 7,850 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre becoming worn

Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,236 miles

front tyre at legal limits.

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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EP04 BNZ is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,518 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 EP04 BNZ, 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 22 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 EP04 BNZ registered?

EP04 BNZ is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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