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S335 UBO

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,528 mi
Last recorded46,528 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 UBO
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 46,528 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 46,456 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 44,176 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 44,064 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jul 2024 43,833 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dampness at steering damper

handbrake lever operation

Fail 18 Jul 2024 43,811 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working when front lever operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dampness at steering damper

handbrake lever operation

Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,875 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 41,862 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 41,421 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 40,279 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 40,223 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working on rear brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2021 39,414 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,753 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,498 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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S335 UBO is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S335 UBO, 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 S335 UBO registered?

S335 UBO is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S335 UBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S335 UBO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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