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HC54 HKE

2004 Honda Vtx

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,778 mi
Last recorded19,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx17,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC54 HKE
MakeHonda
ModelVtx
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 19,778 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 19,778 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 19,337 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 18,770 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 18,770 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2022 17,853 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vtx?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
827
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
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HC54 HKE is a 2004 Honda Vtx in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Vtx models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 17,138 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HC54 HKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vtx typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Vtx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HC54 HKE registered?

HC54 HKE is a 2004 Honda Vtx, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is HC54 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC54 HKE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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