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G550 DMO

1989 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,596 mi
Last recorded97,596 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG550 DMO
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,324 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 89,315 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 89,128 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 87,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 86,861 miles

Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,784 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,854 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 83,854 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Sidecar attachment has excessive play in a pin/bush (5.1.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,251 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,455 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 81,455 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 79,381 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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G550 DMO is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G550 DMO, 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 G550 DMO registered?

G550 DMO is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G550 DMO safe to buy?

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