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Honda GL1500

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,520 cc

S97 ARCMOT history

S97 ARC is a black petrol Honda GL1500 first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 18,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
18,727 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
GL1500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,520 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 ARC was last recorded at 18,727 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,725 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,727 miles
  • 2024 – 18,688 miles
  • 2023 – 18,440 miles
  • 2021 – 18,426 miles
  • 2019 – 18,360 miles
  • 2018 – 18,310 miles
  • 2016 – 18,251 miles
  • 2015 – 18,093 miles
  • 2013 – 17,853 miles
  • 2012 – 17,538 miles
  • 2011 – 17,253 miles
  • 2010 – 16,815 miles
  • 2009 – 15,751 miles
  • 2008 – 14,016 miles
  • 2007 – 12,683 miles
  • 2006 – 11,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,727 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,727 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    18,727 miles
    Test number
    599038152132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail18,725 miles (+37)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,725 miles
    Test number
    922838136660
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass18,688 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    18,688 miles
    Test number
    911134217953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,440 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    18,440 miles
    Test number
    364966519991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,426 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    18,426 miles
    Test number
    233190624527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,360 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,360 miles
    Test number
    850593727769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail18,347 miles (+37)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,347 miles
    Test number
    867012523790
    • MajorDecelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass18,310 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,310 miles
    Test number
    897111068632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,251 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    18,251 miles
    Test number
    795856541835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,133 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,133 miles
    Test number
    229468056891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,093 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,093 miles
    Test number
    429606695186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,853 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,853 miles
    Test number
    776727573120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,538 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,538 miles
    Test number
    619282872126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,253 miles (+438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,253 miles
    Test number
    248333271113
    • NoteSidecar suspension has slight play in pin/bush
  15. Pass16,815 miles (+1,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,815 miles
    Test number
    964278760199
    • AdvisorySidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
  16. Pass15,751 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    15,751 miles
    Test number
    271434079405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,016 miles
    Test number
    121646478108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,016 miles (+1,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,016 miles
    Test number
    780065978192
    • FailureSidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)
  19. Pass12,683 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,683 miles
    Test number
    690472867195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,253 miles
    Test number
    242772696186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 ARC

Does S97 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 ARC is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 ARC?
The MOT on S97 ARC is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 ARC done?
S97 ARC was recorded at 18,727 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 372 miles a year.
Has S97 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 ARC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S97 ARC 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 S97 ARC find?
S97 ARC passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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