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H242 ANF

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,968 mi
Last recorded50,968 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 ANF
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 50,968 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 50,966 miles

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 49,424 miles

Front tyre cracking slightly in tread,tyre also mishaped

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 46,955 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 46,885 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,992 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,175 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,716 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 39,713 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

securing screws missing from fairing and mudguard

Pass 8 Jun 2013 39,229 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 22 May 2013 39,221 miles

Front Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,345 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 35,345 miles

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,338 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,361 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,361 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H242 ANF is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H242 ANF, 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 H242 ANF registered?

H242 ANF is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H242 ANF safe to buy?

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