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E401 EDV

1988 Honda GL1500

Grey Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE401 EDV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,220 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 92,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,692 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,685 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 86,566 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 86,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,324 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 80,911 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 77,513 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 73,640 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,632 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 69,597 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 2 May 2007 63,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,536 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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E401 EDV is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Grey with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E401 EDV, 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

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What year was E401 EDV registered?

E401 EDV is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E401 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E401 EDV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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