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B19 WNG

1989 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,742 mi
Last recorded72,742 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 WNG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,742 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,721 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 72,721 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,692 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 72,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,688 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 72,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,654 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,654 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,649 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

unable to fully check the rear pads due to them not being clearly visable due to plastic paniers

unable to fully inspect the frame due to most of it being encased with plastic

unable to fully inspect the front brake hub componants (calipers discs & pads) due to them being encased by plastic covers

Fail 20 Oct 2011 72,649 miles

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

unable to fully check the rear pads due to them not being clearly visable due to plastic paniers

unable to fully inspect the frame due to most of it being encased with plastic

unable to fully inspect the front brake hub componants (calipers discs & pads) due to them being encased by plastic covers

Pass 11 Jul 2009 72,632 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 72,592 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,533 miles

Rear brake is sticking on slightly.

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,466 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 72,428 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front & rear brakes sticking slightly.

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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B19 WNG is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Beige with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 60,920 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 B19 WNG, 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 37 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 WNG is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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