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E400 XGN

1988 Honda GL1500

Grey Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,484 mi
Last recorded69,484 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 XGN
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 69,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 69,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 68,037 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 67,764 miles

Front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,322 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,280 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 109,263 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 109,262 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 109,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 108,829 miles

slight bind on front wheel,recommend further investigation.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 108,065 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,723 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 103,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 99,147 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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E400 XGN is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Grey with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E400 XGN, 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 E400 XGN?

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What year was E400 XGN registered?

E400 XGN is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is E400 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E400 XGN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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