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S408 JFP

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,519 mi
Last recorded90,519 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 JFP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 90,519 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 89,707 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Unable to inspect brakes due to disk cover

Offside Front Lower Unable to inspect brakes due to disk cover

Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 77,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,148 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,900 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 74,900 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,898 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Sep 2011 69,898 miles

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

Offside Outer Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,665 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,314 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 53,826 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,393 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 40,867 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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S408 JFP 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 86.4%.

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 S408 JFP, 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 S408 JFP registered?

S408 JFP is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S408 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S408 JFP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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