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J242 VVN

1992 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,524 mi
Last recorded56,524 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda GL150054,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 VVN
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 56,524 miles

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

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

Rear tyre wearing uneven

additional rear side light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,735 miles

Nearside Rear Additional side light not working

Offside Rear Additional brake light not working

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

Pass 22 May 2023 55,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 54,585 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 54,585 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 54,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 52,166 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 49,720 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 48,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,922 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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J242 VVN is a 1992 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 54,692 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 J242 VVN, 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 34 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 J242 VVN registered?

J242 VVN is a 1992 Honda GL1500, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J242 VVN safe to buy?

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