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R701 TLL

1998 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,596 mi
Last recorded47,596 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 TLL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 47,596 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 46,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 45,300 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 45,300 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,768 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 41,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,995 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 38,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,847 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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R701 TLL is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Beige with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R701 TLL, 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

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What year was R701 TLL registered?

R701 TLL is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R701 TLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 TLL shows 11 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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