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H790 CHG

1991 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,914 mi
Last recorded84,914 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda GL150055,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH790 CHG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,914 miles

Unable to check front brake discs for wear - fitted with disc covers

Fail 30 Aug 2025 84,914 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Unable to check front brake discs for wear - fitted with disc covers

Pass 7 Sep 2024 82,412 miles

Unable to check front brake pads and disks - fitted with front disk covers

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,230 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 77,212 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,773 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 73,773 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2019 73,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,948 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 65,948 miles

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

small cut on rear tyre not exposing ply

Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,945 miles

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

small cut on rear tyre not exposing ply

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,125 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 49,123 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 48,726 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,494 miles

rear tyre sidewall rubbing off no sign of fouling

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,950 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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H790 CHG is a 1991 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H790 CHG, 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 H790 CHG registered?

H790 CHG is a 1991 Honda GL1500, first registered on 29 April 1991.

Is H790 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H790 CHG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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