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R231 SOY

1998 Honda GL1500

Purple Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,428 mi
Last recorded25,428 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 SOY
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 25,428 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 23,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 23,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 22,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 22,133 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,154 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

unable to check front brake discs or pads due to disc covers

Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,927 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,054 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,010 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,336 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,863 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,839 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,863 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 8,861 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,627 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 6,715 miles

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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R231 SOY is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Purple with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R231 SOY, 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 R231 SOY registered?

R231 SOY is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R231 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 SOY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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