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R999 GJH

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,312 mi
Last recorded75,312 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 GJH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 73,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyre Just 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair No Resistance on Front Brake Hand Lever. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 72,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,729 miles

Central Front tyre worn

Front brake lever travel

Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Outer CV boot weeping

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 68,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,440 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,346 miles

Offside rear drive shalf CV gaitor deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,719 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,751 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,271 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,516 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,174 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 55,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R999 GJH is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R999 GJH, 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 R999 GJH registered?

R999 GJH is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R999 GJH safe to buy?

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