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Y743 HVY

2001 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,637 mi
Last recorded64,637 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda GL150029,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 HVY
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 64,637 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,418 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 52,396 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible head lamp has led bulbs in head lamp aim has no cut off (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,485 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,970 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 46,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 42,871 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,989 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,446 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,118 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 29,118 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2011 27,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,821 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 22,218 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 23 May 2008 22,218 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 11 May 2007 18,107 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 18,107 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2006 16,797 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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Y743 HVY is a 2001 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y743 HVY, 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.

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What year was Y743 HVY registered?

Y743 HVY is a 2001 Honda GL1500, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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