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MOT reliability

Honda Vtx 1300s-3

15 vehicles · 92 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15 Honda Vtx 1300s-3 vehicles and 92 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vtx 1300s-3 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,512 miles.

15
Vehicles
92
MOT tests
1,072
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Vtx 1300s-3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Vtx 1300s-3 MOT tests:

  • Other84%
  • Brakes8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Steering4%

Honda Vtx 1300s-3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
34100%
46100%
5683%
6683%
71100%
82100%
9475%
103100%
113100%
12475%
134100%
142100%
152100%
162100%
172100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (9), Other (6)

Most common Honda Vtx 1300s-3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vtx 1300s-3 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  2. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (4 times)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  6. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  7. Bolts in back rest broken (1 times)
  8. Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  13. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  14. Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  15. Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Honda Vtx 1300s-3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 11 82% 28,825
2005 1 17 100% 10,188
2004 2 19 89% 16,216
2003 3 8 100% 10,565

Honda Vtx 1300s-3 reliability FAQ

Across 15 Honda Vtx 1300s-3 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Vtx 1300s-3 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Honda Vtx 1300s-3 in our data has covered around 16,512 miles.

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