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G502 ATL

1989 Honda GL1500

Grey Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,895 mi
Last recorded59,895 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG502 ATL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 59,895 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 57,876 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 57,869 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2024 57,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 50,873 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 50,827 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,713 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 47,360 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 42,705 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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G502 ATL is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Grey with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G502 ATL, 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

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What year was G502 ATL registered?

G502 ATL is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G502 ATL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G502 ATL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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