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R557 CCY

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,312 mi
Last recorded55,312 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 CCY
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 55,312 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 54,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,336 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 53,728 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 53,229 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,503 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 43,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,204 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,207 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 24,207 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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R557 CCY is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R557 CCY, 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 R557 CCY?

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What year was R557 CCY registered?

R557 CCY is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R557 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 CCY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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