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M498 NVM

1994 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,977 mi
Last recorded65,977 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda GL150050,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 NVM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 65,977 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 65,953 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 65,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 65,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 64,216 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 63,456 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 63,411 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,463 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 60,884 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,341 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,232 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 57,181 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,838 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,725 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 51,715 miles

Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,823 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 44,716 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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M498 NVM is a 1994 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M498 NVM, 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 M498 NVM registered?

M498 NVM is a 1994 Honda GL1500, first registered on 8 September 1994.

Is M498 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M498 NVM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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