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N690 JLX

1996 Honda GL1500

Maroon Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,603 mi
Last recorded48,603 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 JLX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 48,603 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 47,531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 45,481 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 43,645 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 41,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 39,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,475 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 38,473 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 36,938 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,092 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 34,921 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 33,175 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,384 miles

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

Unable to inspect brakes due to dics guard

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,945 miles

Cannot fully inspect front discs as guard fitted.

Front tyre slightly mishaped.

Slight play in fork bushes.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 28,597 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 26,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 24,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,234 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 18,868 miles

front tyre side walls starting to crack

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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N690 JLX is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Maroon with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 35,105 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 N690 JLX, 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 30 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 N690 JLX registered?

N690 JLX is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N690 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N690 JLX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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