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AGZ 1294

1996 Honda GL1500

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,237 mi
Last recorded71,237 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 1294
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 71,237 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r hub seal slight leak

rear disc poor faces

steering damper damp

Pass 23 Apr 2024 69,516 miles

Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2023 69,121 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear axle seal slight misting of oil

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 69,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 68,887 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 68,845 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 68,493 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,936 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,550 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,900 miles

slight seepage from driveshaft seals

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 63,328 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 58,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,135 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,931 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 53,931 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r hub seals leaking

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service and parking brakes below expected efforts

Fail 23 Jul 2010 52,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r hub seals leaking

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service and parking brakes below expected efforts

Fail 4 Mar 2010 52,825 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering damper ineffective (9.2.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front exhausts corroded

advise n/s/r and o/s/r hubs leaking oil

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service brakes below expected efforts

advise throtle sticking

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,362 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,978 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 48,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,879 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,701 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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AGZ 1294 is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 35,105 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 AGZ 1294, 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 30 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AGZ 1294 is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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