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M354 RCJ

1994 Honda GL1500

Turquoise Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,539 mi
Last recorded44,539 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda GL150050,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 RCJ
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,025 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 44,010 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,224 miles

front tyre slightly miss shaped

Fail 17 Apr 2018 43,194 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front tyre slightly miss shaped

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,602 miles

Oil leak under engine ()

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,650 miles

o/s dipped beam soes not illuminate immediately

Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,635 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

o/s dipped beam soes not illuminate immediately

Pass 8 May 2014 37,205 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Off side front dip beam not working

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,247 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,283 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,154 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,340 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,433 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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M354 RCJ is a 1994 Honda GL1500 in Turquoise with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1994 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 50,305 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 M354 RCJ, 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 32 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M354 RCJ registered?

M354 RCJ is a 1994 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M354 RCJ safe to buy?

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