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E734 JAR

1988 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE734 JAR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 89,378 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

slight exhaust leak from offside manifold area

Pass 9 May 2016 86,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

one of seven rear position lamps not working

Pass 29 Jun 2015 86,314 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 86,305 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,220 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 85,214 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 83,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,964 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 82,857 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 81,922 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 May 2007 79,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 77,029 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 74,045 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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E734 JAR is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Red 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 E734 JAR, 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 E734 JAR registered?

E734 JAR is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E734 JAR safe to buy?

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