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L50 BSS

1999 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,056 mi
Last recorded59,056 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda GL150034,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 BSS
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 59,056 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 58,593 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 58,590 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 57,577 miles

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

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

Rear brake pedal close to limit of reserve travel

import headlight fitted kick up faces wrong direction stickers used to give a flat beam image

Fail 1 May 2024 57,577 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear brake pedal close to limit of reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2023 57,606 miles

Rear Brake pedal close to the limit of reserve travel

Pass 6 Aug 2022 57,595 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 56,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 55,670 miles
Pass 6 May 2018 53,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,925 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 5,289 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 52,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,803 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 52,575 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 43,497 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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L50 BSS is a 1999 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 34,550 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 L50 BSS, 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 27 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L50 BSS registered?

L50 BSS is a 1999 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L50 BSS safe to buy?

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