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EHZ 688

1988 Honda GL1500

Grey Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,670 mi
Last recorded79,670 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHZ 688
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 79,670 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,376 miles

Front tyres cracking to tread

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear cracking to tyre sidewalls

Fail 4 Apr 2022 79,376 miles

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

Front tyres cracking to tread

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear cracking to tyre sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 79,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 78,579 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 77,795 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 77,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 77,078 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 77,077 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,514 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 76,476 miles

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2012 75,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 74,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 74,373 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 73,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 73,097 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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EHZ 688 is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Grey with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EHZ 688, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EHZ 688 registered?

EHZ 688 is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 22 March 1988.

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The MOT history for EHZ 688 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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