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S812 BEH

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,358 mi
Last recorded49,358 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 BEH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 49,358 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 49,334 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 47,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 4,488 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 4,486 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 42,559 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp only half headlamp lights up (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,318 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,039 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,845 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,217 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,511 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 23,275 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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S812 BEH is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S812 BEH, 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 S812 BEH registered?

S812 BEH is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S812 BEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S812 BEH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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