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S78 JLM

1998 Honda Deauville

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,178 mi
Last recorded55,178 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Deauville41,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelDeauville
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 55,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,631 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,342 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 51,342 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,209 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 50,209 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 47,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 46,107 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 43,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 42,394 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,943 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 39,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 37,171 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,514 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 36,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,867 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 33,424 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 33,424 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,873 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,043 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 29,043 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Deauville?

Based on 1,293 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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S78 JLM is a 1998 Honda Deauville in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda Deauville models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 41,861 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 Deauville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S78 JLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Deauville typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Deauville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S78 JLM is a 1998 Honda Deauville, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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