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UYP 555S

1978 Honda GL1000

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,250 mi
Last recorded10,250 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 Honda GL100041,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYP 555S
MakeHonda
ModelGL1000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 10,250 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 10,249 miles

Front Brake excessively binding 40 kgf (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 10,233 miles

Front front brakes binding slightly .

Fail 29 Sep 2017 10,233 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded could not check front wheel barings due to binding brakes (3.2.A1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,728 miles

How Reliable is the Honda GL1000?

Based on 1,909 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
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UYP 555S is a 1978 Honda GL1000 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Honda GL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 41,647 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 GL1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYP 555S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Honda GL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UYP 555S?

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What year was UYP 555S registered?

UYP 555S is a 1978 Honda GL1000, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UYP 555S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYP 555S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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