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R711 JGP

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,179 mi
Last recorded52,179 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 JGP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,179 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,479 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 39,230 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,153 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 25,153 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,128 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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R711 JGP is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R711 JGP, 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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How do I check the history of R711 JGP?

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What year was R711 JGP registered?

R711 JGP is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R711 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 JGP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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