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G120 PMV

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,890 mi
Last recorded69,890 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 PMV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 69,890 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 69,799 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,781 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 69,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,975 miles

Additional rearlamp not working

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 67,917 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Footrest insecure FOOT REST FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND (6.2.12 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure FRONT MUDGUARD (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,063 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 67,063 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,442 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2016 66,442 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2014 66,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,779 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2011 64,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,607 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,093 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 61,093 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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G120 PMV is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc 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 G120 PMV, 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

How do I check the history of G120 PMV?

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What year was G120 PMV registered?

G120 PMV is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G120 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G120 PMV 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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