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R245 OWT

1997 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,435 mi
Last recorded65,435 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 OWT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,435 miles

Offside Front fork dust cover damaged

brake bind rear wheel

centre exhaust box bolt loose and coming out

left hand side hand controls loose and have movement

rear swing arm corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,148 miles

bind front brake

rear swing arm corroding and undersilled

Pass 26 May 2017 60,725 miles

rear subframe corroding

rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,816 miles

Front brake binding

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside exhaust slight blow, mounting bolt missing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,576 miles

front discs corroded

n/s of centre stand mounting corroded

o/s of rear tyre sidewall worn

Fail 9 Sep 2013 56,565 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Front brake slight bind

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake slight bind

Underside of engine damp with oil

Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,195 miles

Front tyre worn and perished

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn

Front brake pads appear worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,819 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

rear tyres wall cut

Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

rear tyres wall cut

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,700 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,635 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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R245 OWT is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R245 OWT, 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 R245 OWT registered?

R245 OWT is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R245 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 OWT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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