HONDA VTX1300
Pass rate over time
The VTX1300's first-time pass rate has risen 6.8 points since 2013, 77.4% to 84.2%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VTX1300 passes first time 88.2% of the time; by 30k that's 74.5%.
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 VTX1300
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
19 | 24.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
15 | 19.2 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
13 | 16.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
9 | 11.5 |
| tyres |
|
5 | 6.4 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 5.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 5.1 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 3.8 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 3.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 3.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VTX1300 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 VTX1300.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2005 (92.6% pass). Weakest: 2004 (83.5%).
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.