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B21 GLD

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,235 mi
Last recorded37,235 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 GLD
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 37,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,148 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 36,814 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 36,153 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 33,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,294 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,559 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,429 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,546 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 26,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,600 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,127 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAVE SMALL CUTS TO TREAD

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,470 miles

near side front indicator lights the near side front fog light!!

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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B21 GLD is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B21 GLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B21 GLD registered?

B21 GLD is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B21 GLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 GLD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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