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F111 OBP

1988 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,648 mi
Last recorded13,648 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF111 OBP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 13,648 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly noisy but not excessive

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 13,628 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 13,626 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 13,578 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 13,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 13,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 13,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 12,707 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 12,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 12,620 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 12,359 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,107 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,642 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 11,642 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,705 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,874 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,184 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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F111 OBP is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc 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 F111 OBP, 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 F111 OBP registered?

F111 OBP is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 15 August 1988.

Is F111 OBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F111 OBP 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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