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G556 SAV

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,864 mi
Last recorded68,864 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 SAV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 68,864 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,141 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 67,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 64,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,479 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 63,474 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,744 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,121 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 60,116 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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G556 SAV is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 58,598 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 G556 SAV, 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 36 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G556 SAV registered?

G556 SAV is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 2 April 1990.

Is G556 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G556 SAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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