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H48 LWL

1991 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,688 mi
Last recorded91,688 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda GL150055,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH48 LWL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 91,688 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 90,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,469 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 89,469 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,237 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 84,237 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,882 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,056 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 79,056 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,558 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,263 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,911 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,280 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,275 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 May 2010 71,012 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 71,012 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,248 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,225 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 52,076 miles

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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H48 LWL is a 1991 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H48 LWL, 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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H48 LWL is a 1991 Honda GL1500, first registered on 19 June 1991.

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