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E323 SFX

1988 Honda GL1500

Gold Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,781 mi
Last recorded80,781 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE323 SFX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 80,005 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 80,000 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,141 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 79,134 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 79,086 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,751 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,213 miles

front tyre getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2013 73,853 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 73,831 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,336 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,084 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,349 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
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E323 SFX is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Gold with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 58,607 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E323 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.

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What year was E323 SFX registered?

E323 SFX is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E323 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E323 SFX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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