Honda Motorcycle VTX1300R/S/T License Plate Bulb Size

Honda Motorcycle VTX1300R/S/T uses a 168 bulb size for the license plate assembly. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 2003 to 2009.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
2003-2009	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168

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Additional Notes

The Honda Motorcycle VTX1300R/S/T uses the 168 bulb size for its license plate position across the 2003-2009 model years.
The 168 bulb is classified as a miniature wedge type, designated T10, which refers to its tubular wedge-base form factor measuring 10mm in width.
The 168 bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 4.9 watts, placing it in the low-wattage range typical of auxiliary lighting positions such as license plate illumination.
The 168 designation follows the ANSI standardization system, meaning it conforms to a defined set of electrical and physical specifications recognized across the United States and Canada.
The T10 wedge base design does not use a separate metal base or pins; instead, the glass envelope itself is shaped to friction-fit directly into a compatible socket, which is a common trait of miniature wedge bulbs.
Because the 168 is an ANSI-standardized bulb, it is physically and electrically interchangeable with other bulbs sharing the same T10 wedge base and equivalent voltage and wattage ratings, provided those replacements meet the same 12V and 4.9W specifications.