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R75 KCU

1997 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,221 mi
Last recorded18,221 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 KCU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 18,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 17,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 17,155 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 16,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 16,003 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 16,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 13,808 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 8,691 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,909 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 7,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 7,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 7,711 miles

Linked brake system o/s/f and rear calipers not working to maximum brake efficiency.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,563 miles

REAR BRAKE SPONGY.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,501 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 7,501 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 7,320 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 7,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 7,116 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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R75 KCU is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R75 KCU, 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 R75 KCU registered?

R75 KCU is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R75 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 KCU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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