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F863 HMB

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,918 mi
Last recorded70,918 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 HMB
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 70,918 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake component leaking fluid BRAKE CALIPER (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2015 62,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,118 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 54,814 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 51,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,561 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,474 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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F863 HMB is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 F863 HMB, 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 F863 HMB registered?

F863 HMB is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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