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R790 KAW

1998 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,894 mi
Last recorded32,894 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 KAW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 32,894 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 32,145 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 31,192 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 30,138 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 29,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 28,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 26,747 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 25,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 23,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,587 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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R790 KAW is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R790 KAW, 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

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What year was R790 KAW registered?

R790 KAW is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R790 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 KAW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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