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G685 WMU

1990 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG685 WMU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,381 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 82,364 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,864 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

rear tyre perished and split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,456 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,713 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 72,470 miles

front tyre valve perished and cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,594 miles

headlamp dip switch possible poor connection faulterd once in operation

unable to assess condition of front brake pads due to covering

Fail 13 Oct 2007 71,583 miles

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

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)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake has very little reserve travel

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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G685 WMU is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G685 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G685 WMU registered?

G685 WMU is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is G685 WMU safe to buy?

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