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F161 VRE

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,784 mi
Last recorded59,784 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 VRE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,784 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 59,767 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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F161 VRE is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 60,920 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 F161 VRE, 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 37 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 F161 VRE registered?

F161 VRE is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F161 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F161 VRE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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