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Honda GL1500

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,520 cc

K49 GBEMOT history

K49 GBE is a blue petrol Honda GL1500 first used on 10 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 59,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
59,364 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K49 GBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
GL1500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,520 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K49 GBE was last recorded at 59,364 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,257 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
1,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,364 miles
  • 2025 – 56,386 miles
  • 2024 – 50,974 miles
  • 2022 – 45,121 miles
  • 2021 – 38,880 miles
  • 2019 – 38,176 miles
  • 2018 – 36,782 miles
  • 2017 – 35,049 miles
  • 2016 – 33,607 miles
  • 2015 – 31,508 miles
  • 2014 – 30,868 miles
  • 2013 – 30,672 miles
  • 2012 – 29,360 miles
  • 2011 – 27,691 miles
  • 2010 – 27,103 miles
  • 2008 – 24,819 miles
  • 2007 – 24,561 miles
  • 2006 – 24,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,364 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Stop lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,364 miles (+107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    59,364 miles
    Test number
    305352328362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Fail59,257 miles (+2,871)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    846243660793
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  3. Pass56,386 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    830574611063
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail56,347 miles (+5,373)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    320180192752
    • DangerousRear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,974 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,974 miles
    Test number
    549611061254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail50,974 miles (+5,853)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,974 miles
    Test number
    556370620534
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass45,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    650847872814
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  8. Fail45,121 miles (+6,241)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    817219517946
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  9. Pass38,880 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    931724759821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,877 miles (+701)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,877 miles
    Test number
    743300818307
    • DangerousFront Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorSuspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass38,176 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,176 miles
    Test number
    751976346406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,123 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    774174245959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

  13. Pass36,782 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,782 miles
    Test number
    508875146237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,049 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,049 miles
    Test number
    240074811872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  15. Fail35,031 miles (+1,424)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,031 miles
    Test number
    394414427109
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  16. Pass33,607 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,607 miles
    Test number
    656855016002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,508 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,508 miles
    Test number
    328198075184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,868 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,868 miles
    Test number
    306807674133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,863 miles (+191)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,863 miles
    Test number
    616285364188
    • DangerousBrake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)
    • DangerousRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

  20. Pass30,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    686792913148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,672 miles (+1,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    238602813146
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

  22. Pass29,360 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,360 miles
    Test number
    559578092073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,691 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,691 miles
    Test number
    858292611105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,103 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,103 miles
    Test number
    563384260065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,819 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,819 miles
    Test number
    392536308423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,561 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,561 miles
    Test number
    694641267366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    533175916235
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about K49 GBE

Does K49 GBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K49 GBE is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K49 GBE?
The MOT on K49 GBE is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K49 GBE done?
K49 GBE was recorded at 59,364 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,771 miles a year.
Has K49 GBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K49 GBE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K49 GBE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K49 GBE find?
K49 GBE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy; front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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