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R404 NGM

1997 Honda GL1500

White Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,629 mi
Last recorded39,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 NGM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,629 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,526 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 39,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

centre stand has heavy corrosion

motorcycle frame has corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2019 38,613 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 38,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,871 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,718 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,238 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 18 Sep 2013 33,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 29,646 miles

Center stand heavily corroded

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside exhuast heat sheild corroded though and fallin apart

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear brake caliper pistons heavily corroded but not binding or causing brakes to stick

Rear shock absorbers corroded but not weakened

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,409 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 23,409 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 18,696 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 13,803 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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R404 NGM is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in White with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R404 NGM, 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 R404 NGM registered?

R404 NGM is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R404 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 NGM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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