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R793 VSM

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,839 mi
Last recorded18,839 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 VSM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 18,839 miles

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 18,839 miles

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 18,145 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 18,145 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 17,316 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 17,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 17,281 miles

Horn not working missing (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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R793 VSM is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R793 VSM, 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 R793 VSM registered?

R793 VSM is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R793 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 VSM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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