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P837 UGC

1997 Honda GL1500

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,576 mi
Last recorded108,576 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 UGC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 108,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 106,880 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 106,842 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around main stand aera (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 106,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 106,509 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 106,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 105,662 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 105,033 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 104,067 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 104,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,060 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 10,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 95,266 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 95,228 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 88,639 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 836,831 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 77,870 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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P837 UGC is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P837 UGC, 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 P837 UGC registered?

P837 UGC is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P837 UGC safe to buy?

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