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L98 GYW

1994 Honda Transalp

Purple Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,783 mi
Last recorded53,783 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda Transalp41,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 GYW
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 53,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,337 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 52,876 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 52,876 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,983 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,529 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 51,192 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 51,002 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,450 miles

Front side light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front side light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,766 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,354 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,629 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,849 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,901 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,481 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 23,501 miles

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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L98 GYW is a 1994 Honda Transalp in Purple with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1994 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L98 GYW, 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 32 years old, this Honda Transalp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L98 GYW registered?

L98 GYW is a 1994 Honda Transalp, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L98 GYW safe to buy?

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