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G566 RCW

1990 Honda GL1500

Maroon Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,091 mi
Last recorded84,091 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG566 RCW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 83,765 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 83,103 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,767 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 82,767 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 19 May 2015 81,416 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 May 2015 81,412 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

rear swingarm is corroded and holed. customer has been shown

Pass 13 May 2014 79,192 miles

Travel in rear brake pedal.customer has been made aware.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,192 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,948 miles

Slight misting on fork lower

Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 72,234 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.E1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Decelerometer brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.E1a)

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

tow bar fitted

tyre pressures

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,592 miles

Front Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 66,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 66,234 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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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G566 RCW is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Maroon with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G566 RCW, 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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G566 RCW is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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