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Y483 HKE

2001 Honda GL1800A

Red Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,447 mi
Last recorded105,447 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda GL1800A39,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 HKE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1800A
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 105,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 104,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,973 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 102,973 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 102,782 miles

Front Wheel has loose rivet/s or bolts abs sensor not secure touching wheel (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,184 miles

abs warning light on at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,544 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 91,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Incorrect beam pattern (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Mar 2016 85,061 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 84,991 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,826 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,018 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,691 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,021 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 46,021 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 41,305 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,566 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,625 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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Y483 HKE is a 2001 Honda GL1800A in Red with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y483 HKE, 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 Y483 HKE registered?

Y483 HKE is a 2001 Honda GL1800A, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y483 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y483 HKE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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