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M817 SGW

1995 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,777 mi
Last recorded101,777 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda GL150047,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 SGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 101,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,140 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,784 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 91,784 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,186 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 87,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 87,200 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 87,200 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 86,958 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,766 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 85,990 miles

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 85,979 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

steering movement notchy

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,764 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,760 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 85,473 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 85,234 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2015 85,234 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,042 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 83,155 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,147 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,728 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 73,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 71,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,508 miles

Front fairing side lamps,are showing a blue light

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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M817 SGW is a 1995 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1995 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 47,039 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 M817 SGW, 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 31 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M817 SGW registered?

M817 SGW is a 1995 Honda GL1500, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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