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R11 EWY

1998 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,827 mi
Last recorded90,827 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 EWY
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 90,827 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has several small cuts/nicks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,966 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,477 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,958 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,301 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre has small surface cuts

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,458 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front valve stem perished

rear tyre has small cuts in surface

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,846 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

offside rear shock gaitor split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,480 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,971 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,071 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2007 63,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2006 56,209 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2006 56,209 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Honda GL1500?

Based on 22,074 MOT tests across 1,849 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 177
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 150
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 149
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 112
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R11 EWY is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 38,881 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 GL1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R11 EWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R11 EWY registered?

R11 EWY is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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