Honda Gl1500
MotorcycleFrom 1,235 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and brake control has insufficient reserve travel. The top issue, brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 18 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 18 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 16 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 9 |
| a tyre cords exposed or damaged | 7 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 4 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 16.5% of Gl1500 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £63.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 91.9% | brake control has insufficient reserve travel, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
| 1999 | 89.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| 1998 | 88.8% | parking brake inoperative on one side, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 1997 | 97.1% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
1 earlier years
| 1991 | 87.3% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gl1500s tested had between 39,197 and 69,020 miles on the clock.
At 52,718 median miles, the Gl1500 has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Gl1500 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Gl1500 has a 88.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,235 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Gl1500?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Gl1500 is brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Gl1500 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Gl1500 is 52,718 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 39,197 and 69,020 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.