Honda Gl1500 (1992)
1992 Honda Gl1500
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 1992 Honda Gl1500. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Honda GL1500 passes its MOT at 89.8%, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a genuine strength—but 26.6% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so careful inspection of brakes, steering, and frame integrity is essential before purchase. This is a machine that, when maintained, holds together remarkably well for its age.
These GL1500s are averaging 55,772 miles, which is reasonable for a 32-year-old bike, and owners typically deal with 1.2 failures and 3.7 advisories per test. The modest failure count suggests most issues are wear-and-tear rather than fundamental design problems—a reassuring sign that proper maintenance will keep one reliable for years.
What to check before buying a 1992 Honda Gl1500
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Honda Gl1500 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Honda Gl1500 vehicles fall between 35,581 and 71,039 miles.
1992 Honda Gl1500 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Honda Gl1500
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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31.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.9%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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13%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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13%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12.5%
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.
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11.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.1%
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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