MOT reliability
Honda Gl 1500
16 vehicles · 197 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Honda Gl 1500 vehicles and 197 completed MOT tests, the Honda Gl 1500 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 63,335 miles.
16
Vehicles
197
MOT tests
1,333
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Gl 1500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Gl 1500 MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering10%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Visibility1%
Honda Gl 1500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 12 | 67% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 15 | 73% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 7 | 100% |
| 17 | 9 | 100% |
| 18 | 8 | 100% |
| 19 | 12 | 83% |
| 20 | 12 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Honda Gl 1500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Gl 1500 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
Honda Gl 1500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 18,386 |
| 1997 | 2 | 35 | 80% | 77,722 |
| 1996 | 1 | 19 | 95% | 53,370 |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 11,201 |
| 1994 | 2 | 33 | 85% | 64,890 |
| 1993 | 3 | 37 | 86% | 64,470 |
| 1992 | 2 | 28 | 86% | 48,758 |
| 1989 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 78,407 |
| 1988 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 113,327 |
Honda Gl 1500 reliability FAQ
Across 16 Honda Gl 1500 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Gl 1500 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Honda Gl 1500 in our data has covered around
63,335 miles.
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