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G712 OFV

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,709 mi
Last recorded73,709 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 OFV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 73,709 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 73,702 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,774 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 72,774 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 67,511 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,911 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 66,911 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 16 May 2016 64,733 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 64,721 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 60,198 miles

slite play in fork sliders

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,722 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 56,710 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,233 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 50,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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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G712 OFV is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G712 OFV, 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 G712 OFV registered?

G712 OFV is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G712 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G712 OFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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