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YJ51 VGV

2001 Honda GL1800A

Red Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,944 mi
Last recorded59,944 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda GL1800A39,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 VGV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1800A
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 59,944 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2026 59,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 59,579 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 59,317 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 59,317 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,800 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,222 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 58,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,734 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 56,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Rear stop switch not operating (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,517 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,825 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,444 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,068 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 37,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,392 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,987 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 33,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,224 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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YJ51 VGV is a 2001 Honda GL1800A in Red with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJ51 VGV, 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 YJ51 VGV registered?

YJ51 VGV is a 2001 Honda GL1800A, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YJ51 VGV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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