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F165 LHR

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,480 mi
Last recorded136,480 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 LHR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 136,480 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 134,636 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 134,479 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 133,229 miles

Brake components covered

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 131,893 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 129,375 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,044 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front and rear brake disc cover fitted

headlight aim beam correctors fitted

very little reserve travel on rear foot brake lever

Pass 25 Apr 2015 119,831 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,808 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 11,587 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 114,078 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 114,078 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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F165 LHR is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 F165 LHR, 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 F165 LHR registered?

F165 LHR is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is F165 LHR safe to buy?

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