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R155 NHN

1997 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,591 mi
Last recorded52,591 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 NHN
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 52,591 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 51,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 51,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 50,969 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,459 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,772 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 44,295 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 44,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,285 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,025 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,438 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

could not test front brake pad wear.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 41,433 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

could not test front brake pad wear.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,435 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 39,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,562 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 35,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,310 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 23,440 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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R155 NHN is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Beige with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R155 NHN, 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 R155 NHN registered?

R155 NHN is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R155 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 NHN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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