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F565 SPU

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,886 mi
Last recorded47,886 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF565 SPU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,886 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 47,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal perished (5.3.2 (b))

Rear shaft drive casing has slight weep

rear brake feels soft.

Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,393 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 41,710 miles

foot brake has slight travel

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,420 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

both front fork dust covers in poor condition

offside handlebar grip in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,376 miles

front brake line poorly routed

offside(throttle) handlegrip damaged

travel on rear brake pedal

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,243 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 38,495 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 35,968 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,105 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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F565 SPU is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F565 SPU, 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 F565 SPU registered?

F565 SPU is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 27 June 1989.

Is F565 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F565 SPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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