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P959 YWU

1997 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,881 mi
Last recorded36,881 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 YWU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 36,881 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 35,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 34,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 33,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 30,678 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 30,678 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 28,517 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 27,114 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 27,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working foot control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,635 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,165 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 21,427 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 20,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,127 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

intermittent fault on rear brake light switch??

Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,336 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 16,336 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,223 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 16,223 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,910 miles

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

Reserve travel footbrake low.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,903 miles

Reserve travel on footbrake lever low.

Fail 4 Jul 2009 15,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 15,893 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,755 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 15,578 miles

footbrake becoming spongy

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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P959 YWU is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P959 YWU, 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 P959 YWU registered?

P959 YWU is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P959 YWU safe to buy?

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