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M189 UFA

1994 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,006 mi
Last recorded42,006 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda GL150050,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 UFA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 42,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 41,978 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 41,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 41,332 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 40,641 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 40,189 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 39,570 miles

front tyre worn very close to legal limit!

Pass 7 Jul 2018 39,032 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 38,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 36,967 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,061 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,882 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,706 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,470 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 31,470 miles

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,473 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 26,469 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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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M189 UFA is a 1994 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M189 UFA, 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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What year was M189 UFA registered?

M189 UFA is a 1994 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M189 UFA safe to buy?

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