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R248 SWR

1998 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,743 mi
Last recorded22,743 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 SWR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 22,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 22,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,517 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 22,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,788 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,166 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 21,166 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 19,688 miles

Rear Lower Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 17,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 13,663 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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R248 SWR is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R248 SWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R248 SWR?

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What year was R248 SWR registered?

R248 SWR is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R248 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 SWR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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