HONDA VT 1300 CX-A

1312cc Petrol Class 2

#213 of 5426 overall #35 of 921 HONDAs #130 of 2787 other bikes

93.7%

first-time pass rate

2.8%

failed outright

6,339

median miles at test

1,484

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The VT 1300 CX-A's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2013 (91.1% → 90.9%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the VT 1300 CX-A's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VT 1300 CX-A passes first time 93.6% of the time; by 20k that's 93.4%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a VT 1300 CX-A

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	14	24.6	0.4×
tyres	12	21.1	1.0×
brakes	7	12.3	0.1×
reg plates and vin	6	10.5	0.5×
fuel and exhaust	5	8.8	0.4×
tyres and wheels	5	8.8	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	3	5.3	0.9×
lighting and signalling	2	3.5	—
structure and attachments	2	3.5	0.2×
audible warning (Horn)	1	1.8	0.4×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the VT 1300 CX-A beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VT 1300 CX-A.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2012 (95.9% pass). Weakest: 2010 (91.9%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

HONDA VT 1300 CX-A FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA VT 1300 CX-A reliable?

The HONDA VT 1300 CX-A is more reliable than average for its class: 93.7% of its 1,484 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #213 of 5426 models.

What does a VT 1300 CX-A fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 25% of all defects recorded against failed VT 1300 CX-A tests.

What is the best year of VT 1300 CX-A to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (95.9%) and 2010 worst (91.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VT 1300 CX-A last?

The median VT 1300 CX-A shows 6,339 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 93.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.