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E790 JAR

1988 Honda GL1500

Beige Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,561 mi
Last recorded96,561 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE790 JAR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 96,561 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 96,550 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 93,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 90,868 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,968 miles

Audible knock and slight movement from nearside front brake caliper when rear brake applied

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake performance only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 31 May 2019 87,397 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 84,817 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 81,633 miles

Front brake lever slightly spongey

Rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 28 May 2016 78,034 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 74,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,728 miles

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

amber rear lamp fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,930 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,903 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 99,281 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 99,279 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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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E790 JAR is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Beige with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E790 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 E790 JAR registered?

E790 JAR is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E790 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E790 JAR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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