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F540 BTG

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,126 mi
Last recorded124,126 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 BTG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 124,126 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 123,888 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 May 2011 123,772 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2011 123,772 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 123,323 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 123,323 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 123,031 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 121,766 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 119,675 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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F540 BTG is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F540 BTG, 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 F540 BTG registered?

F540 BTG is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 2 February 1989.

Is F540 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F540 BTG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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