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ES04 SAM

2005 Honda Gl 1800SE

Red Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,682 mi
Last recorded77,682 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Gl 1800SE27,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES04 SAM
MakeHonda
ModelGl 1800SE
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 77,682 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 77,032 miles

Covers fitted to front brakes unable to inspect some components

Pass 11 Feb 2023 75,867 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,130 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 73,130 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,874 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 57,973 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,092 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 46,792 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 40,071 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 32,223 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 32,223 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 23,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 11,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 9,643 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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ES04 SAM is a 2005 Honda Gl 1800SE in Red with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Honda Gl 1800SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 27,264 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 ES04 SAM, 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 21 years old, this Honda Gl 1800SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ES04 SAM registered?

ES04 SAM is a 2005 Honda Gl 1800SE, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is ES04 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES04 SAM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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