MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,646 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside slight engine oil leak
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
advise service front brakes and inspect front discs
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.
unable to check framework etc. due to fairings.
due to construction of vehicle ,unable to check frame ,brake pipes etc
due to construction of bike inspection of front disc pads & braking items inc frame impossible to inspect.Road tested OK
Nearside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
right hand front discpad worn more than left
How Reliable is the Honda GL1500?
Based on 22,074 MOT tests across 1,849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E509 EBW is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 E509 EBW, 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 E509 EBW registered?
E509 EBW is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E509 EBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E509 EBW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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