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H201 HBY

1991 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,880 mi
Last recorded54,880 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda GL150055,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 HBY
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 54,880 miles

Front brake lever has very little reserve travel

Front brakes only just met requirements

O/s/r shock absorber gaiter split and perrished

Under exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 54,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front lever switch intermittent (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 54,068 miles

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

Rear foot brake very little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jun 2021 53,957 miles

O/s/r shock absorber rubber gator split and perrished

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,094 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,961 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. silencer (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,603 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 42,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,747 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,165 miles

off side rear shockabsorber cover split

Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,804 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,739 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 33,739 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 31,107 miles

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

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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H201 HBY is a 1991 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 55,862 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 H201 HBY, 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 35 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H201 HBY is a 1991 Honda GL1500, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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