CarVerify

Free Car Check

R502 LKH

1998 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1520cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,529 mi
Last recorded119,529 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 LKH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 119,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 117,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 116,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 116,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 115,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,922 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,809 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 111,780 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,824 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,767 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,731 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 97,731 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,263 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,843 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,979 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,874 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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
Full Honda GL1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R502 LKH is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Beige with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R502 LKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R502 LKH?

You can check the full history of R502 LKH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R502 LKH registered?

R502 LKH is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R502 LKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 LKH shows 24 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.

Does R502 LKH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R502 LKH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.