MOT reliability
Honda Vtx 1800
54 vehicles · 293 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 54 Honda Vtx 1800 vehicles and 293 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vtx 1800 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,553 miles.
54
Vehicles
293
MOT tests
2,127
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vtx 1800 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vtx 1800 MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Seatbelts & equipment17%
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Emissions & nuisance17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Identification & plates3%
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Steering2%
Honda Vtx 1800 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 100% |
| 4 | 17 | 100% |
| 5 | 18 | 100% |
| 6 | 20 | 95% |
| 7 | 15 | 87% |
| 8 | 12 | 92% |
| 9 | 15 | 100% |
| 10 | 17 | 88% |
| 11 | 16 | 88% |
| 12 | 17 | 88% |
| 13 | 16 | 88% |
| 14 | 16 | 88% |
| 15 | 12 | 92% |
| 16 | 9 | 100% |
| 17 | 10 | 90% |
| 18 | 12 | 100% |
| 19 | 12 | 83% |
| 20 | 13 | 69% |
Fuel types: Petrol (52), Other (2)
Most common Honda Vtx 1800 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vtx 1800 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (28 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (26 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
Honda Vtx 1800 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 1,821 |
| 2006 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 24,546 |
| 2005 | 2 | 32 | 88% | 39,794 |
| 2004 | 5 | 55 | 91% | 20,812 |
| 2003 | 6 | 71 | 92% | 19,953 |
| 2002 | 9 | 61 | 89% | 15,377 |
| 2001 | 4 | 50 | 90% | 38,282 |
Honda Vtx 1800 reliability FAQ
Across 54 Honda Vtx 1800 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vtx 1800 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Vtx 1800 in our data has covered around
22,553 miles.
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