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X478 NWU

2000 Honda GL1500

White Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,283 mi
Last recorded51,283 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda GL150030,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 NWU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 50,436 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,832 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 47,498 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 46,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 44,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,237 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,326 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 33,316 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,583 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,567 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 19,841 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 18,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 15,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 15,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 15,370 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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X478 NWU is a 2000 Honda GL1500 in White with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X478 NWU, 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 X478 NWU registered?

X478 NWU is a 2000 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X478 NWU safe to buy?

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