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F888 BNH

1989 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,366 mi
Last recorded8,366 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 BNH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,366 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 81,557 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

left hand muffer has only one clamp mounting bolt

most of frame covered by fairing panels

Fail 12 Jul 2008 81,349 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre rim leaking.

large proportion of bike and brakes covered by panels.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,867 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 79,759 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 74,042 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 74,035 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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F888 BNH is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F888 BNH, 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 F888 BNH registered?

F888 BNH is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F888 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F888 BNH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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