Honda Gl1500 (2000)
2000 Honda Gl1500
CarHunch analysed 193 real MOT records for the 2000 Honda Gl1500. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Honda GL1500 passes its MOT on first attempt 91.2% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a genuine strength for a 24-year-old bike. However, nearly one in four of these machines (22.8%) have been flagged with a dangerous defect at some point, so careful mechanical inspection before purchase is essential.
These GL1500s are running relatively light at an average of 31,085 miles, and they're prone to minor niggles rather than catastrophic failures—the 1.35 average failures per test and 4.1 advisories suggest worn consumables and attention-to-detail issues rather than structural rot. Before committing, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking system and any historical defect patterns, since that dangerous-defect percentage is a red flag worth investigating on the specific bike you're eyeing.
What to check before buying a 2000 Honda Gl1500
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 22.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 192 | 91.1% | 1.36 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Honda Gl1500 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Honda Gl1500 vehicles fall between 18,828 and 42,045 miles.
2000 Honda Gl1500 — Still on the Road
92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Honda Gl1500
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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31.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.6%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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14.3%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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10.3%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored
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9.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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9.2%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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