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G17 WNG

1990 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,863 mi
Last recorded85,863 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 WNG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 85,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,386 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,295 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,988 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 69,583 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,051 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,120 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,112 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 47,957 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake disc and caliper covers fitted .

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,957 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake disc and caliper covers fitted .

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 46,169 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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G17 WNG is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G17 WNG, 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 G17 WNG registered?

G17 WNG is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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