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Honda GL1500C Valkyrie

Beige · Petrol · 1998 · 1,500 cc

R481 KAXMOT history

R481 KAX is a beige petrol Honda GL1500C Valkyrie first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 48,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
48,085 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 KAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
GL1500C Valkyrie
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 KAX was last recorded at 48,085 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,674 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,411 miles
Average per year
1,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,085 miles
  • 2025 – 46,674 miles
  • 2024 – 44,573 miles
  • 2023 – 41,467 miles
  • 2022 – 38,030 miles
  • 2021 – 35,865 miles
  • 2020 – 33,793 miles
  • 2019 – 33,233 miles
  • 2018 – 33,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,085 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,085 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    48,085 miles
    Test number
    483563235867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,674 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    46,674 miles
    Test number
    482032484571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,573 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    744369104765
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  4. Pass41,467 miles (+3,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    756712718079
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Pass38,030 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    38,030 miles
    Test number
    551502073572
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both (monitor) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass35,865 miles (+2,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,865 miles
    Test number
    585237797085
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  7. Pass33,793 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    33,793 miles
    Test number
    956676911282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,233 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,233 miles
    Test number
    760791083775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,230 miles
    Test number
    135226150537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,230 miles1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,230 miles
    Test number
    386236954514
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about R481 KAX

Does R481 KAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 KAX is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R481 KAX?
The MOT on R481 KAX is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R481 KAX done?
R481 KAX was recorded at 48,085 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,866 miles a year.
Has R481 KAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 KAX has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on R481 KAX 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 R481 KAX find?
R481 KAX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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