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R678 YLD

1998 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,822 mi
Last recorded14,822 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 YLD
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,738 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,546 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 13,011 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 12,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,377 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,369 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 12,192 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 11,836 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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R678 YLD is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Beige with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R678 YLD, 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 R678 YLD registered?

R678 YLD is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R678 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 YLD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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