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K999 VJR

1998 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,674 mi
Last recorded48,674 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 VJR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 48,674 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 48,674 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rear tyre fitted wrong way round. (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 48,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Replacement advised. (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH tyres wearing unevenly. Early replacement advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,685 miles

Front tyre beginning to perish on left sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2023 45,239 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 42,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 42,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 42,062 miles

farings cover most of bike

Pass 20 May 2017 40,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,427 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 39,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 38,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,018 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 93,786 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 87,856 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,269 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 76,069 miles

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

nail in rear tyre

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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K999 VJR is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Beige with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K999 VJR, 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 K999 VJR registered?

K999 VJR is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K999 VJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K999 VJR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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