1991 Honda GL1500 1.5L Petrol · H490 BFR
1991 Honda GL1500 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 40,274 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA GL1500
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H490 BFR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 40,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H490 BFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Honda Gl1500 (H490 BFR) between January 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)”.
H490 BFR Mileage History
- 24/01/200622,485 mi
- 27/04/200724,653 mi+2,168 mi
- 16/08/200825,483 mi+830 mi
- 11/08/200927,258 mi+1,775 mi
- 11/08/200927,258 mi
- 31/08/201032,042 mi+4,784 mi
- 04/08/201134,448 mi+2,406 mi
- 05/08/201134,448 mi
- 14/05/201234,820 mi+372 mi
- 17/04/201337,539 mi+2,719 mi
- 10/05/201438,025 mi+486 mi
- 21/04/201538,066 mi+41 mi
- 09/05/202038,166 mi+100 mi
- 23/04/202138,780 mi+614 mi
- 07/05/202239,289 mi+509 mi
- 27/04/202339,517 mi+228 mi
- 04/05/202439,871 mi+354 mi
- 21/06/202540,076 mi+205 mi
- 21/06/202540,076 mi
- 01/05/202640,274 mi+198 mi
Average of roughly 878 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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