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WU04 DFE

2004 Honda Vtx 1800C

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,591 mi
Last recorded26,591 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Vtx 1800C12,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 DFE
MakeHonda
ModelVtx 1800C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 26,591 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 26,591 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 26,344 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 22,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 18,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 18,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,128 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 17,079 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 15,874 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 14,131 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 9,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,628 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 4,628 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 3,004 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 3,004 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 2,837 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 2,646 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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WU04 DFE is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1800C in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda Vtx 1800C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 12,608 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 WU04 DFE, 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 22 years old, this Honda Vtx 1800C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU04 DFE?

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What year was WU04 DFE registered?

WU04 DFE is a 2004 Honda Vtx 1800C, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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