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2001 Honda GL1800

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,394 mi
Last recorded42,394 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Honda GL180040,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 SEO
MakeHonda
ModelGL1800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,394 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 42,394 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,421 miles

Offside exhaust cover loose.

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 39,337 miles

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

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

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 23 Apr 2009 34,499 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,496 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 24,462 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,235 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda GL1800?

Based on 2,097 MOT tests across 191 vehicles.

92.6%
Pass Rate
1,417
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Headlamp aim too low 4
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Y542 SEO is a 2001 Honda GL1800 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Honda GL1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 40,297 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 GL1800 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y542 SEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Honda GL1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y542 SEO registered?

Y542 SEO is a 2001 Honda GL1800, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y542 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 SEO shows 10 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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