Honda GL1500 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.6 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda GL1500 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement22.5%

   9 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely17.5%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.5%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.5%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel10.0%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel10.0%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.5%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc7.5%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.0%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.0%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Audible warning not working5.0%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre fouling another component5.0%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda GL1500 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.8%

   20 tests

2. 2.Exhaust system leaking or insecure3.4%

   18 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.2%

   17 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.0%

   16 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.0%

   16 tests

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.6%

   14 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.6%

   14 tests

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.3%

   12 tests

What gets tested

The GL1500 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

54,498

Test classes

class 2: 531

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda GL1500?

91.1% unadjusted, from 531 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda GL1500 fail its MOT on?

"Brake efficiency below minimum requirement" is recorded in 22.5% of failed Honda GL1500 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (17.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda GL1500 usually have at its MOT?

54,498 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.