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F333 HKP

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,173 mi
Last recorded47,173 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF333 HKP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 47,173 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 47,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 46,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 46,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing at collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 44,861 miles

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rails showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 44,853 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 44,842 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 44,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 43,668 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 43,585 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2010 42,031 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 12 May 2010 42,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Centre Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,942 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,204 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,944 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 37,928 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Front brake slightly binding.

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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F333 HKP is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F333 HKP, 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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F333 HKP is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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