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G170 VYM

1990 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,627 mi
Last recorded14,627 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
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

RegistrationG170 VYM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 14,627 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 13,476 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,959 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 12,958 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,952 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 12,951 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,402 miles

front tyer walls craked

Pass 28 Aug 2014 11,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 2,521 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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G170 VYM is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G170 VYM, 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 G170 VYM registered?

G170 VYM is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 17 April 1990.

Is G170 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G170 VYM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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