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F248 LMJ

1989 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,049 mi
Last recorded127,049 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 LMJ
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 127,049 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 127,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,979 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 126,964 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,030 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 125,268 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 125,268 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 124,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 12,319 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 120,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 106,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 May 2013 102,644 miles

Rear pads not checked as caliper can not be seen clearly

Pass 7 May 2012 101,574 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,976 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 94,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 91,018 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 86,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 74,022 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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F248 LMJ is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F248 LMJ, 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.

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What year was F248 LMJ registered?

F248 LMJ is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F248 LMJ safe to buy?

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