MOT reliability
Honda Gl1500-j
16 vehicles · 98 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Honda Gl1500-j vehicles and 98 completed MOT tests, the Honda Gl1500-j has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,869 miles.
16
Vehicles
98
MOT tests
2,436
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Gl1500-j problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Gl1500-j MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering3%
Honda Gl1500-j pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Honda Gl1500-j MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Gl1500-j MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- sidecar suspension pivot bearing worn (2 times)
- split in rear tyre (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit on sidecar (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play on sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Honda Gl1500-j pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 51,108 |
| 1997 | 2 | 28 | 86% | 52,232 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 38,825 |
| 1994 | 3 | 39 | 79% | 89,436 |
| 1992 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 23,650 |
| 1990 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 16,466 |
Honda Gl1500-j reliability FAQ
Across 16 Honda Gl1500-j vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Gl1500-j MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Honda Gl1500-j in our data has covered around
55,869 miles.
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