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R5 HGW

1999 Honda GL1500

Orange Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,543 mi
Last recorded42,543 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda GL150034,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 42,543 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension bush

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 40,565 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 38,951 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 37,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 36,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 36,493 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 34,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 33,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 25,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,051 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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R5 HGW is a 1999 Honda GL1500 in Orange with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 HGW, 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 R5 HGW registered?

R5 HGW is a 1999 Honda GL1500, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is R5 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 HGW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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