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E979 MCK

1988 Honda GL1500

Grey Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,787 mi
Last recorded42,787 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE979 MCK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 42,787 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 41,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,354 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 38,320 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,290 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 38,280 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2006 36,456 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 May 2006 1,520 miles

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

Inner Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake caliper req attention to bring up to better test on brake tester

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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E979 MCK is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Grey with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E979 MCK, 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 E979 MCK registered?

E979 MCK is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 16 April 1988.

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