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S566 SWA

1998 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,148 mi
Last recorded65,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 SWA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,148 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 63,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,477 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 62,007 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,153 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 58,144 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,780 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,764 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 32,439 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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S566 SWA is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S566 SWA, 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 S566 SWA registered?

S566 SWA is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S566 SWA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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