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BW52 OUG

2003 Honda GL1800A

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,665 mi
Last recorded35,665 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda GL1800A32,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OUG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 35,665 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,550 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,589 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 25,589 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. anti dive valve siezed (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Mar 2017 25,589 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. anti dive valve siezed (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,341 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,146 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 25,134 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,120 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2011 23,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 23,451 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,192 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 21,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,330 miles

How Reliable is the Honda GL1800A?

Based on 2,608 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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BW52 OUG is a 2003 Honda GL1800A in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda GL1800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 32,550 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda GL1800A fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW52 OUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1800A typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda GL1800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW52 OUG registered?

BW52 OUG is a 2003 Honda GL1800A, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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