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G581 URV

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,545 mi
Last recorded93,545 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG581 URV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 93,545 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,693 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 91,677 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,403 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,998 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 87,998 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,937 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,410 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 87,410 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,275 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,257 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 84,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 82,085 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,694 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,130 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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G581 URV is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G581 URV, 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 G581 URV registered?

G581 URV is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G581 URV safe to buy?

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