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G159 CLH

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 CLH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,633 miles

Rear cracking in tread rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2025 89,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 89,012 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 88,857 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 88,857 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,851 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 87,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,690 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 87,055 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 86,741 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,107 miles

Rear tyre has a cut to tread

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 83,972 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

hand guards touching screen on both locks

Fail 19 Dec 2014 83,957 miles

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

hand guards touching screen on both locks

Fail 5 Dec 2014 83,948 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

hand guards touching screen on both locks

rear stop light out [one of four]

unable to fully inspect front calipers and discs fully cowled in

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,032 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand guards touch screen, however do not affect steering

Left handle bar grip spins, however not insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,005 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand guards touch screen, however do not affect steering

Left handle bar grip spins, however not insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,932 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,270 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,284 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 71,763 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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G159 CLH is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G159 CLH, 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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G159 CLH is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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