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J877 FJX

1989 Honda GL1500

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,470 mi
Last recorded88,470 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ877 FJX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 88,349 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 88,349 miles

Central Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,399 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 86,352 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 85,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,510 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,372 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 71,468 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,532 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,453 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 59,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,260 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,260 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,860 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,995 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 41,675 miles

Centre Rear 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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J877 FJX is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Purple with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J877 FJX, 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 J877 FJX registered?

J877 FJX is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is J877 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J877 FJX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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