Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300s?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300s?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300s?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300s?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Vtx 1300s (2004)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.6% first-time pass rate

2004 Honda Vtx 1300s

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Vtx 1300s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 8.6% above UK average

88.6%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

13,596

typical mileage

9,216–19,936 middle half

17.6%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.55

avg MOT failures per car

over 11.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2004 Honda Vtx 1300s

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Honda Vtx 1300s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,216

low mileage

13,596

typical

19,936

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Honda Vtx 1300s vehicles fall between 9,216 and 19,936 miles.

2004 Honda Vtx 1300s — Still on the Road

52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

11.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.55

Avg failures per vehicle

4.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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