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L526 ERU

1994 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,155 mi
Last recorded83,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda GL150050,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 ERU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 83,155 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 82,948 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 82,617 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 82,617 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 82,049 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 82,036 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel insufficient reserve travel on foot brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear swinging arm filler present suspect local corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres old aged

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,821 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,821 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,553 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,332 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,392 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,356 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,194 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,228 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 68,519 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,976 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,908 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,692 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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L526 ERU is a 1994 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1994 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 50,305 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 L526 ERU, 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 32 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L526 ERU registered?

L526 ERU is a 1994 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L526 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 ERU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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