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S3 HGW

1999 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,530 mi
Last recorded39,530 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda GL150034,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 39,159 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,237 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 38,222 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,822 miles

How Reliable is the Honda GL1500?

Based on 22,074 MOT tests across 1,849 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 177
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 150
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 149
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 112
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S3 HGW is a 1999 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 34,550 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 GL1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 HGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 HGW registered?

S3 HGW is a 1999 Honda GL1500, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is S3 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 HGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S3 HGW have outstanding finance?

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