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F42 NLE

1988 Honda GL1500

Gold Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,631 mi
Last recorded77,631 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 NLE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 77,631 miles

Minor leak at final drive

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 61,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,485 miles

swinging arm slightly correded

Pass 1 May 2018 61,106 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,275 miles

swinging arm has had repair

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,920 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 59,456 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 59,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,000 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 58,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,194 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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F42 NLE is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Gold with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F42 NLE, 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 F42 NLE registered?

F42 NLE is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F42 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F42 NLE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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