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H425 GKM

1989 Honda GL1500

Gold Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,305 mi
Last recorded43,305 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH425 GKM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 43,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,507 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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 3 Oct 2023 39,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 37,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,606 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,819 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,816 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,790 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 26,790 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,750 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 26,750 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,728 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 26,725 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,695 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,536 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front brake pads unable to check due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,240 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 100,917 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 25,609 miles

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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H425 GKM is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Gold with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H425 GKM, 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

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What year was H425 GKM registered?

H425 GKM is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is H425 GKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H425 GKM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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