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R66 HGW

2002 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,710 mi
Last recorded44,710 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda GL150023,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 44,540 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 44,540 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 44,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 43,806 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 43,725 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected brake calliper (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,694 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 41,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 38,931 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 38,931 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 35,926 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,283 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 28,383 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,768 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,664 miles

one of many rear position lamps not working

Pass 30 Oct 2013 23,213 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 22,562 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

none obligatory stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,562 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

none obligatory stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Nov 2011 22,337 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 20,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 17,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,530 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,522 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 11,522 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,452 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 10,449 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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R66 HGW is a 2002 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 23,790 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 R66 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 24 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R66 HGW is a 2002 Honda GL1500, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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