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YC51 LZE

2001 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,282 mi
Last recorded101,282 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda GL150029,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 LZE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 101,282 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,606 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 100,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,445 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 99,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 88,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,893 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 83,871 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,031 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,031 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,767 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 62,959 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,959 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,692 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,774 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,774 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 42,488 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,872 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,834 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 30,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,834 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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YC51 LZE is a 2001 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC51 LZE, 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 YC51 LZE registered?

YC51 LZE is a 2001 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is YC51 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 LZE 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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