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H208 HBY

1991 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,000 mi
Last recorded62,000 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Honda GL150055,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 HBY
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 62,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,924 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 52,593 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 52,593 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 51,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 51,322 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 51,315 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,908 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,741 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 50,340 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,340 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,263 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,749 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,150 miles

front brake pads have cracks in both calipers advice futher inspection

gaffer tape touching front wheel under front gaurd

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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H208 HBY is a 1991 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 H208 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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What year was H208 HBY registered?

H208 HBY is a 1991 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H208 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H208 HBY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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