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J500 SEG

1998 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,016 mi
Last recorded59,016 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SEG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 59,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear number plate lamp inop

Pass 21 Jan 2025 54,309 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,718 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,744 miles

play in head bearings

Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 39,126 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 33,697 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake is hydraulic.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 28,858 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake is hydraulic.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,680 miles

Front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 28,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 28,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 20,658 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,638 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 2,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,636 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,594 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,609 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 19,609 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,095 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 17,095 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J500 SEG is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 J500 SEG, 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.

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What year was J500 SEG registered?

J500 SEG is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is J500 SEG safe to buy?

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