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E850 KVC

1988 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,446 mi
Last recorded89,446 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE850 KVC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,446 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 89,421 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not starting (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 89,213 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 80,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,353 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,652 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 730,002 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 70,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 63,607 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 63,439 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,051 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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E850 KVC is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E850 KVC, 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 E850 KVC registered?

E850 KVC is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E850 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E850 KVC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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