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S699 RCV

1998 Honda GL1500

Gold Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,557 mi
Last recorded35,557 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 RCV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 35,557 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 35,554 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 35,440 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,818 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 34,818 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,148 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 34,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified hydraulic parking brakes are not acceptable (3.1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,197 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 32,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2008 32,182 miles

front tyre approaching limit

rear tyre sidewalls degrading and cracked

Fail 9 May 2008 32,182 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear tyre sidewalls degrading and cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2007 31,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,918 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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S699 RCV is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Gold with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S699 RCV, 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 S699 RCV registered?

S699 RCV is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S699 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S699 RCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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