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Honda Transalp

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 583 cc

L98 GYWMOT history

L98 GYW is a purple petrol Honda Transalp first used on 4 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
53,783 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L98 GYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Transalp
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
583 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L98 GYW was last recorded at 53,783 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,337 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
446 miles
Average per year
1,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,783 miles
  • 2025 – 53,337 miles
  • 2022 – 52,876 miles
  • 2021 – 51,983 miles
  • 2020 – 51,529 miles
  • 2019 – 51,192 miles
  • 2018 – 51,002 miles
  • 2017 – 50,450 miles
  • 2016 – 50,175 miles
  • 2015 – 47,766 miles
  • 2013 – 45,354 miles
  • 2012 – 42,629 miles
  • 2011 – 41,765 miles
  • 2009 – 36,849 miles
  • 2008 – 34,337 miles
  • 2007 – 32,901 miles
  • 2006 – 29,481 miles
  • 2005 – 23,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,783 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front side light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,783 miles (+446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    53,783 miles
    Test number
    714181224637
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass53,337 miles (+461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    489793785251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  3. Pass52,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    833111092785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,876 miles (+893)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    394225900114
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  5. Pass51,983 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    296085355755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,529 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    352176412973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,192 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    451192431154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,002 miles (+552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,002 miles
    Test number
    345815619291
    • AdvisoryHandlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

  9. Pass50,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    699822876575
    • AdvisoryFront side light not working

  10. Fail50,450 miles (+275)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    670174082429
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront side light not working

  11. Pass50,175 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,175 miles
    Test number
    455851798668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,766 miles (+2,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,766 miles
    Test number
    296861865056
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass45,354 miles (+2,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,354 miles
    Test number
    356005493490
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  14. Pass42,629 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,629 miles
    Test number
    118280292261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,765 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    186447901396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,849 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,849 miles
    Test number
    351736799242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,337 miles (+1,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,337 miles
    Test number
    344987818383
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  18. Pass32,901 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,901 miles
    Test number
    874598917347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,481 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,481 miles
    Test number
    801136096264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    960698985204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L98 GYW

Does L98 GYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L98 GYW is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L98 GYW?
The MOT on L98 GYW is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L98 GYW done?
L98 GYW was recorded at 53,783 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,476 miles a year.
Has L98 GYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L98 GYW has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L98 GYW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L98 GYW find?
L98 GYW passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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