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J2 WMT

1989 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,222 mi
Last recorded56,222 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 WMT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 56,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,132 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 56,117 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 56,108 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Parking Brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,772 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 52,826 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 47,271 miles

rear foot brake performance requirements just within tollerance

Fail 19 May 2017 47,260 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,255 miles

oil leak on diff

wires loose by head bearings

Fail 16 Jul 2015 47,250 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on diff

wires loose by head bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,158 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,891 miles

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded on inside

Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise coolnt leak

Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,728 miles

Offside Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (9.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise coolnt leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,729 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,787 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,494 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 32,494 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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J2 WMT is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J2 WMT, 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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What year was J2 WMT registered?

J2 WMT is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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