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G23 HNW

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,715 mi
Last recorded64,715 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 HNW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 64,715 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 64,483 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,721 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,386 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,927 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 5,943 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,232 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 52,598 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2009 52,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,176 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 49,695 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,379 miles

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

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

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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G23 HNW is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G23 HNW, 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 G23 HNW registered?

G23 HNW is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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