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H490 BFR

1991 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,274 mi
Last recorded40,274 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda GL150055,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 BFR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 40,274 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 40,076 miles

Unable to fully inspect all components due to covers and bodywork fittings

Fail 21 Jun 2025 40,076 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect all components due to covers and bodywork fittings

Pass 4 May 2024 39,871 miles

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

Vanity covers fitted to both front NS & OS front brakes prevent proper inspection of calipers and pads

Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,517 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has slight cracks on sidewall

Pass 7 May 2022 39,289 miles

Rear Tyre has surface cracks appearing on sidewall.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 38,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 38,166 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,066 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 10 May 2014 38,025 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 34,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,448 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 34,448 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

radial tyre on front,c/ply bias belted on rear,incompatable,

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,258 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 27,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,653 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,485 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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H490 BFR is a 1991 Honda GL1500 in Beige 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 H490 BFR, 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

How do I check the history of H490 BFR?

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What year was H490 BFR registered?

H490 BFR is a 1991 Honda GL1500, first registered on 15 February 1991.

Is H490 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H490 BFR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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