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W961 WDM

2000 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,160 mi
Last recorded46,160 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda GL150030,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 WDM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 46,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 45,956 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 44,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 43,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 38,449 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AXEL LEAKING OIL

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 31,956 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,904 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,412 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 26,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,312 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,682 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,558 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2010 22,445 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 18,314 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,472 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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W961 WDM is a 2000 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,039 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 W961 WDM, 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 26 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 W961 WDM registered?

W961 WDM is a 2000 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W961 WDM safe to buy?

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