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S446 JDG

1998 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,040 mi
Last recorded61,040 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 JDG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 61,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 60,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 59,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 59,771 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 59,489 miles

Offside Rear tyre in close in relation to swingarm/driveshaft tube due to repair

Fail 4 May 2021 59,489 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre in close in relation to swingarm/driveshaft tube due to repair

Pass 22 May 2020 59,302 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 58,935 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 58,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,468 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 57,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. rear swing arm (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,298 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 56,192 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

front brake reseve travel boarder line .

Fail 7 May 2014 56,182 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 55,034 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,864 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,613 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 49,506 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,534 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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S446 JDG is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Beige with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S446 JDG, 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 S446 JDG registered?

S446 JDG is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S446 JDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S446 JDG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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