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S848 YBP

1998 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,521 mi
Last recorded35,521 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 YBP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 35,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 35,416 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 34,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,262 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,295 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 29,644 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 29,644 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,742 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 28,742 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,520 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 27,519 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,824 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,746 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,736 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,590 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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S848 YBP is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S848 YBP, 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 S848 YBP registered?

S848 YBP is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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