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S40 HGW

1998 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,979 mi
Last recorded27,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 27,979 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 27,881 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 27,805 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 27,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 27,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 26,722 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 25,796 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 25,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,604 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 22,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,908 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,699 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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S40 HGW is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 S40 HGW, 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 S40 HGW registered?

S40 HGW is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S40 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 HGW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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