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F116 PLR

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,221 mi
Last recorded58,221 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 PLR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 58,221 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,134 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 58,134 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation front brake switch unseized (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,085 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,058 miles

Rear brake has slight lack of reserve travel, still locks on roller brake travel.

Rear tyre cracked on sidewalls.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,774 miles

MOTORCYCLE BRAKES ARE ALL ENCLOSED AND NOT VISIBLE TO CHECK

Fail 18 Jul 2017 57,774 miles

MOTORCYCLE BRAKES ARE ALL ENCLOSED AND NOT VISIBLE TO CHECK

Offside Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,609 miles

can't check front brake brake thay are coverd by panels

Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,609 miles

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

can't check front brake brake thay are coverd by panels

Pass 2 May 2013 56,291 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 56,268 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyre slight rubbing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,967 miles

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

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

rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2012 5,194 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,024 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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F116 PLR is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F116 PLR, 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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What year was F116 PLR registered?

F116 PLR is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F116 PLR safe to buy?

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