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F959 EKL

1988 Honda GL1500

Grey Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,915 mi
Last recorded87,915 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 EKL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 87,915 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 87,878 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,353 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,586 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,320 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,320 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,791 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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F959 EKL is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Grey with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 58,607 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F959 EKL, 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 F959 EKL registered?

F959 EKL is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is F959 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F959 EKL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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