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N698 YUX

1996 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,382 mi
Last recorded59,382 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 YUX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 59,382 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 58,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 58,056 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 57,299 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 56,514 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 56,503 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 55,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 54,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,395 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 51,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 50,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 44,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 41,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 39,111 miles

front facia slight damage

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,511 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 37,511 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,193 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r exhaust mountings deteriorated

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service brakes below expected efforts

advise slight bind on front brake

advise steering damper as slightly reduced effect

Fail 7 Apr 2011 35,189 miles

Front Steering damper ineffective (9.2.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r exhaust mountings deteriorated

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service brakes below expected efforts

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,777 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 33,777 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2009 31,110 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service brakes slightly below expected efforts

advise n/s/r exhaust mounting bobin deteriorated

advise o/s/r parking brake below expected effort

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise slight bind on front brakes

Fail 17 Oct 2008 30,677 miles

Front Steering damper ineffective (9.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (9.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise slight bind on front brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,574 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 28,574 miles

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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N698 YUX is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N698 YUX, 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.

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N698 YUX is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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