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K49 GBE

1994 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,364 mi
Last recorded59,364 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda GL150050,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK49 GBE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,364 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 59,257 miles

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

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 56,386 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 56,347 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 50,974 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 50,974 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,121 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 45,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 38,880 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 38,877 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 38,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,782 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2017 35,031 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,508 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,868 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 30,863 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,672 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 30,672 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 29,360 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 27,691 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,819 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 24,561 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,501 miles

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

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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K49 GBE is a 1994 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1994 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 50,305 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 K49 GBE, 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 32 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K49 GBE is a 1994 Honda GL1500, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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