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A5 HGW

1988 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,729 mi
Last recorded30,729 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 30,729 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front TYRE STARTING TO PERISH BETWEEN TREAD

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Rear TYRE STARTING TO PERISH/CRACK ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 30,640 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 30,634 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 29,569 miles

Front tyre has surface cracking

Pass 13 May 2022 28,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 28,784 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 28,772 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,885 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,687 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 27,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Horn emits 2 or more alternating tones (1.7.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

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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A5 HGW is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 58,607 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 A5 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 38 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 HGW registered?

A5 HGW is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A5 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 HGW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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