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N959 YUJ

1996 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,883 mi
Last recorded12,883 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 YUJ
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 12,883 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 10,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 9,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 8,852 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 6,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 4,045 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 4 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,738 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 45,495 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 45,493 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 34,142 miles

advice handlebar grip n/s damaged

advice rear bracks pads not inspected

Fail 13 May 2009 34,142 miles

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

advice handlebar grip n/s damaged

advice rear bracks pads not inspected

Pass 14 May 2008 31,355 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2008 31,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,495 miles

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

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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N959 YUJ is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N959 YUJ, 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 N959 YUJ registered?

N959 YUJ is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N959 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N959 YUJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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