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Y524 HOD

2001 Honda GL1800A

Black Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,819 mi
Last recorded95,819 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda GL1800A39,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 HOD
MakeHonda
ModelGL1800A
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,819 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,079 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 93,079 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 90,744 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 90,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sides (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sides (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 89,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,255 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,163 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,356 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,929 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,560 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 82,001 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,990 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,292 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 79,253 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 79,200 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust clamp missing.

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

L/H Spot light not working.

Slight binding on front brakes.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 75,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,412 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 60,462 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,462 miles

How Reliable is the Honda GL1800A?

Based on 2,608 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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Y524 HOD is a 2001 Honda GL1800A in Black with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Honda GL1800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 39,058 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 GL1800A fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y524 HOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1800A typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Honda GL1800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y524 HOD registered?

Y524 HOD is a 2001 Honda GL1800A, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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