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G987 OKK

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,083 mi
Last recorded82,083 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG987 OKK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 80,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,505 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,918 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,605 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,454 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 76,689 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 76,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,413 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,120 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,862 miles

Front tyre has a groove cut in the middle of the tread.It is not exposing any cord, but would advise monitoring

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,330 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 73,832 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,063 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,545 miles

Front tyre sliced/cut but not excessive or down to the cord

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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G987 OKK is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G987 OKK, 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 G987 OKK registered?

G987 OKK is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G987 OKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G987 OKK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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