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M949 VJL

1995 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,060 mi
Last recorded34,060 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda GL150047,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 VJL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 34,060 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 34,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 32,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 30,995 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 30,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 30,971 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 30,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 28,155 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 28,155 miles

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

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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M949 VJL is a 1995 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M949 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M949 VJL registered?

M949 VJL is a 1995 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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