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G255 PAV

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,269 mi
Last recorded57,269 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 PAV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 57,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,218 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front brake lever slightly spongy

Fail 7 Apr 2022 57,217 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2014 57,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,359 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,454 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 52,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,916 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 44,807 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

rear wheel bearings cannot be tested due to excessive binding of rear brake.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,188 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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G255 PAV is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G255 PAV, 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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G255 PAV is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G255 PAV safe to buy?

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