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E636 LBT

1988 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,617 mi
Last recorded41,617 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE636 LBT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 41,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 41,450 miles

Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 41,439 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements Wheel binding (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

NSR wheel hub alxe has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft has play

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 41,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2016 41,062 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 41,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,998 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,164 miles

advise some surface cracks on side wall of front tyre,

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,670 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 38,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 35,959 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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E636 LBT is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 E636 LBT, 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 E636 LBT registered?

E636 LBT is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E636 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E636 LBT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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