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F378 AEL

1988 Honda GL1500

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,570 mi
Last recorded48,570 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF378 AEL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 48,570 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 48,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,363 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 47,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Collector box to silencer joints slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak on underside of engine/gearbox

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 47,629 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,493 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,713 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,639 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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F378 AEL is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F378 AEL, 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 F378 AEL registered?

F378 AEL is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F378 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F378 AEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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