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E6 HGW

1988 Honda GL1500

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

84,024 mi
Last recorded84,024 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 84,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 83,828 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 83,336 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 83,063 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 83,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working with footbrake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 83,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 82,524 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 808,080 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 80,808 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,139 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,057 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,408 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,985 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,984 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 75,711 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2007 73,784 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 72,932 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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E6 HGW is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 E6 HGW, 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 E6 HGW registered?

E6 HGW is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E6 HGW safe to buy?

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