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S356 RJC

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,272 mi
Last recorded76,272 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 RJC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,272 miles

slight exhaust leak

slight play in headstock bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2025 76,252 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak

slight play in headstock bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded and perforated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Fork seal leaking slightly. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 74,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded and perforated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,867 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 70,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,580 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,498 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,090 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,213 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,420 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,363 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,885 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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S356 RJC is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S356 RJC, 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 S356 RJC registered?

S356 RJC is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S356 RJC safe to buy?

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