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S581 XAT

1999 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,472 mi
Last recorded48,472 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda GL150034,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 XAT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,472 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 48,472 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,169 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,169 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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S581 XAT is a 1999 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S581 XAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S581 XAT registered?

S581 XAT is a 1999 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S581 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S581 XAT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S581 XAT have outstanding finance?

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