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R956 JBA

1998 Honda GL1500

Maroon Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,524 mi
Last recorded26,524 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 JBA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 26,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 26,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 26,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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
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R956 JBA is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Maroon with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R956 JBA, 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 R956 JBA registered?

R956 JBA is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R956 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 JBA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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