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Honda VTX 1800C

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,795 cc

L8 VTXMOT history

L8 VTX is a black petrol Honda VTX 1800C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 21,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
21,601 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VTX 1800C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VTX was last recorded at 21,601 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,338 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
1,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,601 miles
  • 2024 – 21,338 miles
  • 2023 – 20,740 miles
  • 2022 – 18,780 miles
  • 2021 – 17,575 miles
  • 2020 – 17,291 miles
  • 2019 – 16,856 miles
  • 2018 – 16,484 miles
  • 2017 – 16,309 miles
  • 2016 – 15,987 miles
  • 2015 – 15,634 miles
  • 2014 – 15,094 miles
  • 2013 – 12,786 miles
  • 2012 – 12,178 miles
  • 2011 – 9,719 miles
  • 2010 – 6,712 miles
  • 2008 – 4,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,601 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,601 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    21,601 miles
    Test number
    204973961768
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Pass21,338 miles (+598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    21,338 miles
    Test number
    810010523369
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Pass20,740 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    20,740 miles
    Test number
    311751279257
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Pass18,780 miles (+1,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    18,780 miles
    Test number
    647144738648
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass17,575 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    17,575 miles
    Test number
    961820278289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,291 miles (+435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    17,291 miles
    Test number
    689711397133
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  7. Pass16,856 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,856 miles
    Test number
    537919958983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,484 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    16,484 miles
    Test number
    294382510347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,309 miles (+322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    16,309 miles
    Test number
    473132467803
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  10. Pass15,987 miles (+353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    15,987 miles
    Test number
    126055768956
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  11. Pass15,634 miles (+540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,634 miles
    Test number
    128780355115
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  12. Pass15,094 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,094 miles
    Test number
    296138944194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail12,786 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,786 miles
    Test number
    915645433194
    • Repaired at testRear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  14. Pass12,786 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,786 miles
    Test number
    918505433198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,178 miles (+2,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,178 miles
    Test number
    639627632192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  16. Pass9,719 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    9,719 miles
    Test number
    408889381014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,712 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    6,712 miles
    Test number
    681834800170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,187 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    4,187 miles
    Test number
    653112228372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    3,981 miles
    Test number
    780577788049
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Questions about L8 VTX

Does L8 VTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 VTX expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 VTX?
The MOT on L8 VTX expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 VTX done?
L8 VTX was recorded at 21,601 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 1,021 miles a year.
Has L8 VTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VTX has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2013.
Has the mileage on L8 VTX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 VTX find?
L8 VTX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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