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H478 AGU

1991 Honda GL1500

Gold Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda GL150055,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 AGU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 78,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,677 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,631 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2019 77,539 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 77,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,617 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 76,617 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlight has HID bulbs fitted incorrect beam patterns

Pass 23 Jul 2016 75,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,507 miles

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,395 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,202 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,802 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 67,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,253 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,555 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,506 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 56,324 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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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H478 AGU is a 1991 Honda GL1500 in Gold with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H478 AGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H478 AGU registered?

H478 AGU is a 1991 Honda GL1500, first registered on 9 March 1991.

Is H478 AGU safe to buy?

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