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P548 PRJ

1997 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,609 mi
Last recorded47,609 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 PRJ
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 47,609 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 45,654 miles

Front tyre side walls starting to perish and crack

Pass 8 Mar 2024 44,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 43,986 miles

unable to fully inspect front brake pads due covering

Fail 14 Nov 2022 43,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

unable to fully inspect front brake pads due covering

Pass 12 Nov 2021 43,227 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 43,227 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 43,227 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 43,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,475 miles

rear tyre has cut in tread and perishing

Pass 6 May 2015 41,534 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,200 miles

Front tyre showing signs of perrishing

Rear tyre showing signs of perrishing

Pass 7 May 2013 39,590 miles

slight perishing on rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,318 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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P548 PRJ is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,670 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 P548 PRJ, 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 29 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 P548 PRJ registered?

P548 PRJ is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P548 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P548 PRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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