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F884 THU

1989 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,463 mi
Last recorded50,463 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 THU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 50,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 49,748 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear shock absorber boot damaged.

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 49,748 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Piston & pad area, all calipers. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber boot damaged.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,798 miles

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

Rear suspension damper boot damaged.

Slight corrosion on silencer.

Pass 30 May 2019 44,605 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

shock absorber boot slightly damaged

Fail 4 May 2019 44,602 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,186 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,765 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 38,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,787 miles

rear tyre perished no cords exposed time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2013 37,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre perished no cords exposed time of test

Pass 31 May 2011 36,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 34,271 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,667 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 32,667 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2006 26,692 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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F884 THU is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F884 THU, 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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F884 THU is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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