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Y709 OHB

2001 Honda Gl 1800SE

Black Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,254 mi
Last recorded75,254 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Gl 1800SE36,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 OHB
MakeHonda
ModelGl 1800SE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 75,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 72,541 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 67,799 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,833 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,173 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,617 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,913 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 50,913 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on all joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,551 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,772 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,772 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,620 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,193 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brakes slightly binding

advise n/s/r parking brake below expected effort

advise o/s/r exhaust touching on chassie

advise steering damper not fitted as fitted on other models of this type

Battery insecure

Fail 11 May 2011 34,193 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber fouling (9.2.7c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brakes slightly binding

advise n/s/r parking brake below expected effort

advise o/s/r exhaust touching on chassie

advise steering damper not fitted as fitted on other models of this type

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 31,301 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 31,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,045 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,168 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,703 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Gl 1800SE?

Based on 7,371 MOT tests across 595 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
595
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 43
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 12
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Y709 OHB is a 2001 Honda Gl 1800SE in Black with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Honda Gl 1800SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 36,201 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 Gl 1800SE fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y709 OHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gl 1800SE typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Gl 1800SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y709 OHB registered?

Y709 OHB is a 2001 Honda Gl 1800SE, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y709 OHB shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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