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P183 PYD

1997 Honda GL1500

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,120 mi
Last recorded60,120 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 PYD
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 60,120 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 60,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 60,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 59,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 57,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,204 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,355 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 54,351 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

front brake slightly binding

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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P183 PYD is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,670 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 P183 PYD, 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 29 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 P183 PYD registered?

P183 PYD is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P183 PYD safe to buy?

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