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G280 BRF

1989 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,625 mi
Last recorded76,625 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Honda GL150060,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 BRF
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,625 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 76,587 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 76,587 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,569 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 76,569 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 76,559 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Mar 2015 76,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,559 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,317 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,296 miles

nail in rear tyre < puncture> repaired at testing staition during mot test

Fail 14 Sep 2006 66,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

nail in rear tyre < puncture> repaired at testing staition during mot test

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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G280 BRF is a 1989 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G280 BRF, 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 G280 BRF registered?

G280 BRF is a 1989 Honda GL1500, first registered on 13 November 1989.

Is G280 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G280 BRF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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