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Y157 RWR

2001 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

15,432 mi
Last recorded15,432 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda GL150029,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 RWR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 15,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 15,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 15,064 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 14,860 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 14,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 14,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 14,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 14,330 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 14,038 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 14,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated due to halfshaft oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 13,421 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,125 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 12,925 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 12,358 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 11,759 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 11,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,715 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,516 miles

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

The auxilliary brake lamp flashes when applied which is illegal. The number plate surround makes it hard to read the registratiuon number from some angles.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 11,516 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

The auxilliary brake lamp flashes when applied which is illegal. The number plate surround makes it hard to read the registratiuon number from some angles.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,808 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 10,580 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,797 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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Y157 RWR is a 2001 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 29,997 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 Y157 RWR, 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 25 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 Y157 RWR registered?

Y157 RWR is a 2001 Honda GL1500, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y157 RWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 RWR shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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