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S125 NPX

1998 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,151 mi
Last recorded133,151 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 NPX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 133,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 130,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 128,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 126,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 124,911 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,056 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 120,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,426 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 112,587 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 98,012 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,226 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 88,226 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,368 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,236 miles

advise,l/h lock steering hits screen on operation.

advise,rear disc is scored.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,354 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 68,127 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 62,131 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 55,924 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,924 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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S125 NPX is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S125 NPX, 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 S125 NPX registered?

S125 NPX is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S125 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S125 NPX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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