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H657 HOY

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,026 mi
Last recorded127,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH657 HOY
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2026 127,026 miles

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 2 Jul 2025 126,955 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 126,889 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 126,876 miles

Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced all welding carried out to the rear of this vehicle is unacceptable (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all modification work carried out to this vehicle is to a very poor standard

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 126,305 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 126,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 124,976 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 124,119 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,204 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 122,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 122,075 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 122,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 118,897 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 113,904 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,415 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 106,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,367 miles

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

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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H657 HOY is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H657 HOY, 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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H657 HOY is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H657 HOY safe to buy?

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