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P699 YTL

1997 Honda GL1500

Purple Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,276 mi
Last recorded64,276 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 YTL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 64,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 63,769 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 63,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Oct 2022 63,005 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,920 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,180 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 58,131 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 54,063 miles

n/s and o/s front pads close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,284 miles

o/s/f outer brake pad close to limit

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,650 miles

front pads low -on the limit

rear pads getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2013 40,417 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 34,620 miles

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

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

the front tyre is slightly perished

the rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2010 30,598 miles

slight blow from exhaust joints

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,910 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,723 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 25,675 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,533 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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P699 YTL is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Purple with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P699 YTL, 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 P699 YTL registered?

P699 YTL is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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