CarVerify

Free Car Check

T970 WYG

1998 Honda GL1500

Silver Petrol 1520cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,213 mi
Last recorded48,213 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda GL150038,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 WYG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 48,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,084 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 41,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,437 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,159 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,331 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,169 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 33,169 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,045 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,346 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 32,346 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Honda GL1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T970 WYG is a 1998 Honda GL1500 in Silver with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T970 WYG, 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

How do I check the history of T970 WYG?

You can check the full history of T970 WYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T970 WYG registered?

T970 WYG is a 1998 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T970 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T970 WYG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T970 WYG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T970 WYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.