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P297 BAP

1997 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,501 mi
Last recorded26,501 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 BAP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 26,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 25,034 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 21,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 20,836 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 19,041 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,772 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,233 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Hole in collector box, lots of corrosion around joints (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Corrosion around the collector box (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,595 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 14,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,563 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 11,867 miles

Front 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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P297 BAP is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P297 BAP, 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.

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What year was P297 BAP registered?

P297 BAP is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P297 BAP safe to buy?

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