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F980 VRF

1989 Honda GL1500

Grey Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,271 mi
Last recorded79,271 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF980 VRF
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 79,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

new front brake pads fitted to trike but noisy yet efficient at time of test.

slight travel in front brake lever but efficient at time of test.

Fail 31 Jul 2025 79,012 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp positioning lights. (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 78,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted difficult to inspect some components ie. brakes etc

Fail 4 May 2023 78,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted difficult to inspect some components ie. brakes etc

Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,192 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 74,044 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 74,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 68,988 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 68,910 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,440 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,476 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,098 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 54,098 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

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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F980 VRF is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Grey with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F980 VRF, 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 F980 VRF registered?

F980 VRF is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F980 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F980 VRF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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