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GJ59 ACU

2009 Honda GL1800

Black Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,751 mi
Last recorded54,751 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda GL180024,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ACU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1800
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 54,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,747 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 54,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 53,641 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 53,640 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Front Tyre Valve perished and splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Rear Tyre Valve perished and splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low Front Head lamp aim low on both headlights. The two headlights have been adjusted to legal requirement (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyre at Legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear Tyre has a slow puncture( Small nail/ piece of metal in the tread).

Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 46,188 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 46,185 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 42,831 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,756 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,911 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,724 miles

How Reliable is the Honda GL1800?

Based on 2,097 MOT tests across 191 vehicles.

92.6%
Pass Rate
1,417
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Headlamp aim too low 4
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GJ59 ACU is a 2009 Honda GL1800 in Black with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda GL1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.5% with a typical mileage of 24,577 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 GL1800 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ59 ACU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Honda GL1800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ59 ACU registered?

GJ59 ACU is a 2009 Honda GL1800, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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