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J15 WNG

1998 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,181 mi
Last recorded55,181 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 WNG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 55,181 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 54,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 53,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 52,196 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 50,900 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,510 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,577 miles

rear handbrake efforts slightly low slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,972 miles

Bodywork obscuring testable components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,302 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,507 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 40,659 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 4,044 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

heavy clunk from front brake upon application.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,733 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,841 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 33,937 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 31,802 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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J15 WNG is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Beige with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 38,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J15 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 28 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J15 WNG registered?

J15 WNG is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J15 WNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 WNG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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