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D5 HGW

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,480 mi
Last recorded122,480 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 122,480 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 122,480 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 121,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle slight misting of oil

Fail 13 Apr 2023 121,546 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle slight misting of oil

Pass 31 May 2022 120,612 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle misting of oil

Fail 27 May 2022 120,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle misting of oil

Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes areas both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear oil seal seepage

Pass 15 Jun 2020 118,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 116,461 miles

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

oil seepage

Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,441 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 110,889 miles

slight movement n/s/r wheel

Fail 25 May 2017 110,889 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight movement n/s/r wheel

Pass 20 May 2016 107,988 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 104,782 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 104,782 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,100 miles

misting of oil n/s/r drive shaft

Fail 3 Jun 2014 10,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

misting of oil n/s/r drive shaft

Pass 20 May 2013 96,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine noise suspect air leak

Pass 16 May 2012 90,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 83,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 83,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,240 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 82,950 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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D5 HGW is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D5 HGW, 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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What year was D5 HGW registered?

D5 HGW is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is D5 HGW safe to buy?

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