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E658 BKM

1988 Honda GL1500

Gold Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,406 mi
Last recorded24,406 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE658 BKM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 24,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,457 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 23,457 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 22,358 miles

Steering bearings slightly notchy

Fail 28 Jul 2018 22,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 18,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 17,189 miles

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

Front brake enclosed unable to carry out full inspection

extensive panelwork unable to carry out full inspections

Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,015 miles

extensive panelwork fitted unable to carry out full inspections

nearside front fork seal leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,792 miles

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 13,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,455 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 12,444 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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E658 BKM is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Gold with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E658 BKM, 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 E658 BKM registered?

E658 BKM is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E658 BKM safe to buy?

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