1989 Honda GL 1.5L Petrol · F689 OVU
1989 Honda GL (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 94,036 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA GL
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F689 OVU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2025
- 94,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F689 OVU Mileage History
- 21/07/202290,538 mi
- 08/05/202491,770 mi+1,232 mi
- 31/10/202492,730 mi+960 mi
- 18/11/202594,036 mi+1,306 mi
Average of roughly 1,051 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F689 OVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Honda Gl (F689 OVU) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))”.
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