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G255 EJK

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,243 mi
Last recorded71,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 EJK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,243 miles

Some parts are covered with fairings, can not be inspected

Pass 10 Oct 2018 67,537 miles

BATTERY FLAT

REV COUNTER SOMETIMES DON'T WORK

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 67,537 miles

BATTERY FLAT

REV COUNTER SOMETIMES DON'T WORK

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,606 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 64,606 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 62,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. swing arm (2.4.A.2d)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,996 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 56,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,637 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,637 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,079 miles

front trye starting to age crack,not showing cords at time of test.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,872 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,571 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 38,510 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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G255 EJK is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G255 EJK, 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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G255 EJK is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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