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S746 SDT

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,019 mi
Last recorded60,019 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 SDT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 60,019 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,524 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sidecar (5.3.2 (b))

side car frame plate

sidecar tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2024 59,101 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sidecar (5.3.2 (b))

side car strenthening plate

sidecar tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2024 59,101 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sidecar (5.3.2 (b))

side car strenthening plate

sidecar tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2023 57,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,419 miles

strengthening plate

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,714 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 56,714 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,707 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,288 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 56,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,782 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 55,782 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,447 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 51,368 miles

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

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,159 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,946 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,753 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 33,753 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,376 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 30,376 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,987 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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S746 SDT is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S746 SDT, 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 S746 SDT registered?

S746 SDT is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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