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S327 ARR

1998 Honda Transalp

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,708 mi
Last recorded26,708 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Transalp32,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS327 ARR
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 26,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 26,704 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 26,700 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 25,974 miles

Front tyre listed for light weight m/cycles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 24,549 miles

Front tyre listed for light weight m/cycles

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,239 miles

Front tyre city pro , listed for lightweight motorcycles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 22,306 miles

headlamp mask fitted

michelin city pro tyre fitted to front , listed for lightweight motorcycles

slightly tight parts in drive chain

Pass 10 Mar 2018 21,762 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 21,310 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,855 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,190 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 19,778 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 19,778 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 19,015 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 15,995 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 15,995 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 15,966 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 15,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,490 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,736 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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S327 ARR is a 1998 Honda Transalp in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,240 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 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 S327 ARR, 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 28 years old, this Honda Transalp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S327 ARR registered?

S327 ARR is a 1998 Honda Transalp, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S327 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S327 ARR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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