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LB04 XSL

2004 Honda Vtx 1300S

Black Petrol 1312cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

28,397 mi
Last recorded28,397 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S14,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 XSL
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1300S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,312cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 28,397 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 25,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak of gasses from front header joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 May 2024 25,164 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front tyre has partial separation in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak of gasses from front header joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 25,009 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 24,623 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 24,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 24,349 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 24,101 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 24,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 23,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,241 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,617 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 11,769 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 11,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2009 8,464 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2009 8,464 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,083 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 7,083 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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LB04 XSL is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S in Black with a 1,312cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LB04 XSL, 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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LB04 XSL is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300S, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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