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E660 JLN

1988 Honda GL1500

Grey Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,058 mi
Last recorded39,058 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE660 JLN
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 39,058 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2015 39,053 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,034 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 39,032 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

slight leak from right hand fork seal

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 32,719 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 29,996 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,472 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 23,463 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) 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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E660 JLN is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Grey with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E660 JLN, 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 E660 JLN registered?

E660 JLN is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E660 JLN safe to buy?

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