CarVerify

Free Car Check

G524 MCX

1989 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,798 mi
Last recorded91,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG524 MCX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 91,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 90,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 88,228 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp mask converter fitted.

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 87,607 miles

Front service brake binding but not excessively

Headlamp mask converter fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 87,587 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust system mountings tempoary repair

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp mask converter fitted

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,483 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort poor

exhaust system mounting temporary repair

headlamp mask converter fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,327 miles

exhaust system mounting temporary repair

headlamp mask converter fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,711 miles

headlamp mask converter fitted

temporary repair to exhaust mountings

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,151 miles

headlamp mask/converter fitted

temporary repair to exhaust mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,643 miles

headlamp mask/converter fitted

temporary repair to exhaust mounting

Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,132 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

temporary repair to exhaust mounting

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,505 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

temporary repair to exhaust mountings

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,745 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,328 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,049 miles

nearside parking brake cable adjustment requires attention

Fail 12 Jul 2011 83,049 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside parking brake cable adjustment requires attention

Pass 15 Dec 2010 82,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 8,235 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 82,002 miles

Advise check adjustment of parking brake nearside.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 81,494 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Honda GL1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G524 MCX is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G524 MCX, 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 G524 MCX?

You can check the full history of G524 MCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G524 MCX registered?

G524 MCX is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G524 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G524 MCX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G524 MCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G524 MCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.