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R961 SFJ

1998 Honda GL1500

Purple Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,374 mi
Last recorded34,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 SFJ
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 34,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock rubber boot splitting.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 34,374 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock rubber boot splitting.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 33,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 33,413 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 31,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,646 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 28,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,057 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,203 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 22,093 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,408 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,046 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 10,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,331 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 10,331 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 10,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 10,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 8,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,694 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 7,661 miles

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

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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R961 SFJ is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Purple with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R961 SFJ, 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 R961 SFJ registered?

R961 SFJ is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R961 SFJ safe to buy?

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