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F785 VAJ

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,219 mi
Last recorded75,219 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF785 VAJ
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,933 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 74,925 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working DOES NOT WORK FROM REAR BRAKE PEDAL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 73,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 73,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,680 miles

Slight oil leak.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 72,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Slight oil leak.

Pass 4 May 2017 72,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,905 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,310 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 71,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 70,462 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,365 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 70,509 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 69,983 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,943 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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F785 VAJ is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 F785 VAJ, 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 F785 VAJ registered?

F785 VAJ is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F785 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F785 VAJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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