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R747 JGO

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,885 mi
Last recorded97,885 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 97,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 95,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 92,564 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 92,564 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both tail lamps showing white light to rear. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very thin in central band. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 89,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very thin in central band. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 86,819 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 83,961 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,224 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,224 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Nut missing. Replaced during test. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,293 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 68,669 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 68,666 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,461 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,366 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 59,366 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 51,254 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 46,531 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 46,531 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,131 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 40,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R747 JGO is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R747 JGO, 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 R747 JGO registered?

R747 JGO is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R747 JGO safe to buy?

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