Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING
1520cc
Petrol
Class 2
82.7%
first-time pass rate
14.0%
failed outright
50,712
median miles at test
150
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a GL1500 GOLDWING
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
10 | 35.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 17.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 17.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 14.3 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 3.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the GL1500 GOLDWING beats 0 of its 3 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TROPHY, BMW K1600, HONDA GOLDWING).
TRIUMPH
TROPHY
84.0% pass · 39.2k tests
BMW
K1600
95.3% pass · 12.1k tests
HONDA
GOLDWING
85.9% pass · 6,015 tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GL1500 GOLDWING.