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H498 HPE

1990 Honda Transalp

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 HPE
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 1 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 42,484 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake disc warped (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 42,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 41,009 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 41,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 40,563 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 40,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,934 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 20 May 2011 37,656 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 37,650 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 37,647 miles

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?

Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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H498 HPE is a 1990 Honda Transalp in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Honda Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H498 HPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Transalp typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Honda Transalp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H498 HPE registered?

H498 HPE is a 1990 Honda Transalp, first registered on 30 October 1990.

Is H498 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H498 HPE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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