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H16 TRK

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,998 mi
Last recorded56,998 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 TRK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 56,998 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 56,756 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety axle (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,722 miles

handbrake efficiency is low

Fail 10 Mar 2025 52,722 miles

handbrake efficiency is low

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 50,206 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,280 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak on rear axle

Fail 7 Oct 2022 48,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,699 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,763 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 43,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 41,568 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,269 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,892 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,653 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 39,285 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,176 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,905 miles

Handbrake link slightly poor

Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,353 miles

yellow light showing to the front through †additional front lamps

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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H16 TRK is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H16 TRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H16 TRK?

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What year was H16 TRK registered?

H16 TRK is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is H16 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 TRK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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