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R17 RMK

2000 Honda GL1500

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,445 mi
Last recorded57,445 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda GL150030,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 RMK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 57,445 miles

some travel on rear foot brake

Pass 5 Feb 2025 54,995 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 54,995 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 52,418 miles

unable to view brake pads

Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,433 miles

unable to view brake pads

Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,426 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 48,426 miles

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted Disk cover hanging off. (1.1.21 (c))

Front Body component likely to become detached Mud guard half missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached Disc guard. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencers slightly holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 48,063 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,377 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,575 miles

all 3 valve stem's deteriorating

exhaust system corroded

frame corroded underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,549 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,857 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,000 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,938 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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R17 RMK is a 2000 Honda GL1500 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,039 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 R17 RMK, 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 26 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 R17 RMK registered?

R17 RMK is a 2000 Honda GL1500, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is R17 RMK safe to buy?

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