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E783 FNM

1988 Honda GL1500

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,452 mi
Last recorded21,452 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE783 FNM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 21,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 21,452 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 21,434 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,245 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 21,233 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb likely gone. High beam works. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Bar mounted components fouling on screen. Bar lowers fouling on centre panels. (2.1.4 (b))

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Left side pannier crash protector loose and rattling though in no obvious danger of falling off.

Pass 29 Sep 2018 20,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 20,434 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 20,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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 21 Oct 2016 20,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,840 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,609 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,165 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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E783 FNM is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 58,607 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E783 FNM, 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 E783 FNM registered?

E783 FNM is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E783 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E783 FNM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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