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J999 LGR

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,981 mi
Last recorded31,981 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 LGR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 31,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 28,591 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 28,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Due to the condition of the brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Ball broken off end (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Unable to test rear wheel bearing properly due to brake pads being worn down to metal to metal causing scrapping noise

Pass 7 Mar 2024 22,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 22,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 22,504 miles

Front front brake pads inspection prevented by brake disc covers

Front tyre side walls perishing

Rear rear brake only just met minimum requirements

Rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,157 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,034 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,388 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,282 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 17,282 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,432 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,177 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,482 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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J999 LGR is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J999 LGR, 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 J999 LGR registered?

J999 LGR is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J999 LGR safe to buy?

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