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F198 UVT

1989 Honda GL1500

Grey Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,463 mi
Last recorded46,463 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF198 UVT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 46,463 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 46,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing rough when rotated Sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 45,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 45,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 45,461 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 44,831 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,279 miles

Rear brake pedal adjustment

Pass 15 May 2006 44,002 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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F198 UVT is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Grey with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F198 UVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F198 UVT?

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What year was F198 UVT registered?

F198 UVT is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F198 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F198 UVT shows 8 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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