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H203 BHD

1989 Honda GL1500

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,944 mi
Last recorded102,944 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH203 BHD
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,944 miles

Covers fitted preventing inspection of some item's.

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded Brake hose ferrule corroding. (3.1.5)

Rear Oil leak Misting of oil from drive shaft. ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,901 miles

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

Rear Oil leak Shaft drive unit at rear wheel. ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 97,900 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts Both hoses insecure. (3.2.B2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake When wheel rotated in reverse. (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Oil leak Shaft drive unit at rear wheel. ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 93,860 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,850 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 83,837 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 83,837 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,855 miles

advise-front brake disc guards fitted=unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 78,244 miles

advise-front and rear brake disc guards fitted.unable to see front or rear brake pads.

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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H203 BHD is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H203 BHD, 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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H203 BHD is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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