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V161 DHG

1999 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,869 mi
Last recorded5,869 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda GL150034,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 DHG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 5,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 5,807 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 5,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 5,279 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 4,759 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 3,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 3,465 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 1,490 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 1,490 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2016 832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,786 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 59,786 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,523 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 59,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,026 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 58,026 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,283 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 54,283 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,795 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,859 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 53,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,470 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 51,381 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 48,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 46,534 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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V161 DHG is a 1999 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V161 DHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V161 DHG registered?

V161 DHG is a 1999 Honda GL1500, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V161 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 DHG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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