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E229 MAS

1988 Honda GL1500

Grey Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,379 mi
Last recorded70,379 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 MAS
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 70,379 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 70,360 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2022 64,922 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,669 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,667 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy s notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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
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E229 MAS is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Grey with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E229 MAS, 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.

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What year was E229 MAS registered?

E229 MAS is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E229 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E229 MAS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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