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R15 HGW

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,128 mi
Last recorded31,128 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 31,128 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,688 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 28,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 28,208 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 26,837 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 26,772 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,223 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 26,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 25,323 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 25,323 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,030 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,736 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,253 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,187 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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R15 HGW is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 38,881 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 R15 HGW, 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 28 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R15 HGW registered?

R15 HGW is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R15 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 HGW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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