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F477 UOT

1989 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,240 mi
Last recorded49,240 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 UOT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 49,240 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 49,233 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose not supported

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 43,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 38,100 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 36,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 32,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 29,520 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 29,490 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 23,403 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,758 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 20,758 miles

Central Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Central Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,841 miles

Nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,250 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 16,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 15,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,474 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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F477 UOT is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F477 UOT, 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

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What year was F477 UOT registered?

F477 UOT is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F477 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F477 UOT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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