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P449 DUD

1997 Honda GL1500

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,658 mi
Last recorded25,658 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 DUD
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2025 25,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 24,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 23,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 22,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 22,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 22,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 22,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 22,006 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 20,724 miles

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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P449 DUD is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P449 DUD, 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 P449 DUD registered?

P449 DUD is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P449 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P449 DUD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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