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S784 LUG

1998 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,818 mi
Last recorded17,818 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 LUG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 17,818 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 17,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 16,588 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 14,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 14,317 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,302 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,229 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,946 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,663 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,466 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 13,452 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 13,029 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 12,341 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 12,499 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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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S784 LUG is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S784 LUG, 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 S784 LUG registered?

S784 LUG is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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