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F687 JKP

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,999 mi
Last recorded77,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 JKP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,999 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front marker light not operating

Fail 26 Jun 2023 77,992 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front marker light not operating

Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,729 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake low effort

long travel for rear brake

minor corrosion to frame

minor play front head bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,559 miles

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

centre stand bushes missing

minor corrosion to frame

rear brake pedal travel slightly excessive

slight play in rear brake pedal

Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,293 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 77,287 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,247 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 77,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 76,903 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 76,820 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 76,815 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 May 2013 76,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2012 76,298 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,296 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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F687 JKP is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F687 JKP, 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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F687 JKP is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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