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DK53 YYE

2003 Honda Gl 1800SE

Red Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,571 mi
Last recorded46,571 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE29,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YYE
MakeHonda
ModelGl 1800SE
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 46,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 46,560 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2025 45,181 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 45,126 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 45,103 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left & Right Grip Insecure (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,794 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,557 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,614 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 38,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,528 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,658 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,718 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,695 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Gl 1800SE?

Based on 7,371 MOT tests across 595 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
595
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 43
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 12
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DK53 YYE is a 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE in Red with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 29,717 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 Gl 1800SE fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 YYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gl 1800SE typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Gl 1800SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK53 YYE registered?

DK53 YYE is a 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DK53 YYE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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