CarVerify

Free Car Check

E171 SFX

1988 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,982 mi
Last recorded57,982 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 SFX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 57,982 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Jun 2026 57,949 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,093 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 53,442 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 49,108 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,046 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,742 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,038 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit side car brake outer pad (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit o/s outer pad (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) brake (3.3.E1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit n/s outer (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit side car (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,210 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,009 miles

Front shock absorbers rubber bushes worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,501 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,402 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

Pass 23 May 2012 41,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2011 41,187 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 40,118 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,607 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,978 miles

How Reliable is the Honda GL1500?

Based on 22,074 MOT tests across 1,849 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 177
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 150
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 149
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 112
Full Honda GL1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E171 SFX is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 58,607 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda GL1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E171 SFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E171 SFX?

You can check the full history of E171 SFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E171 SFX registered?

E171 SFX is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E171 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E171 SFX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E171 SFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E171 SFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.