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G25 WNG

1997 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,929 mi
Last recorded89,929 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 WNG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,929 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 88,311 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 88,136 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 85,802 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 85,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,528 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 72,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box,near side (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lowerrear belly box stubs (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,010 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lowerrear belly box stubs (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,953 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,953 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,025 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak clutch slave cylinder ()

head light beam deflector fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 63,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,868 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 59,221 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2013 56,452 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,452 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2012 55,251 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,970 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 49,912 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

offside headlamp beam very dim on mainbeam and dip.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 49,912 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside headlamp beam very dim on mainbeam and dip.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,433 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 47,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,171 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 33,977 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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G25 WNG is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,670 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 G25 WNG, 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 29 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G25 WNG registered?

G25 WNG is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is G25 WNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G25 WNG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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