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W116 SYC

2000 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,864 mi
Last recorded48,864 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda GL150030,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 SYC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 48,864 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 May 2025 48,371 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 46,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,202 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,861 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,788 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,539 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,372 miles

Central Front Steering damper leaking oil. And has no damping affect

Nearside Front Outer Front brake disc outer cover insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Front brake disc outer cover insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,369 miles

Central Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel On the rear footbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Steering damper leaking oil. And has no damping affect

Nearside Front Outer Front brake disc outer cover insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Front brake disc outer cover insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,161 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,855 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 44,855 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,092 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,742 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,211 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 40,211 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,202 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 40,187 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,527 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,163 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,465 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,141 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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W116 SYC is a 2000 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W116 SYC, 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 W116 SYC registered?

W116 SYC is a 2000 Honda GL1500, first registered on 8 July 2000.

Is W116 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W116 SYC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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