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S271 JLM

1998 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,804 mi
Last recorded59,804 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 59,804 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 59,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,453 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 58,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 49,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 48,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,679 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 47,676 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear nail in r tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,413 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Slight surface corrosion to underside frame (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracks to valve stem rubber (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 37,958 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,440 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 24,206 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 18,971 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,104 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 3,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 3,123 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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S271 JLM is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Beige with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S271 JLM, 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.

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What year was S271 JLM registered?

S271 JLM is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S271 JLM safe to buy?

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