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T83 RVA

1999 Honda GL1500

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,863 mi
Last recorded39,863 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda GL150034,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 RVA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 39,863 miles

Front unable to see front brake callipers or brake pads due to having full covers over .

Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,316 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 38,778 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 38,778 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 38,775 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 38,772 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,759 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 38,759 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,062 miles

Rear number plate light inoperative

inspection of front brake pads not possible due to large brake disc protectors fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,635 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 36,634 miles

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

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,559 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,156 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,724 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 32,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 31,182 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 29,465 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 25,877 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 25,877 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,450 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,684 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 20,675 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,410 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 13,178 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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T83 RVA is a 1999 Honda GL1500 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 34,550 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 T83 RVA, 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 27 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T83 RVA is a 1999 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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