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H697 JFA

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,408 mi
Last recorded71,408 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH697 JFA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 71,408 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 71,408 miles

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,090 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,954 miles

covers fitted difficult to inspect some components (front brakes etc)

Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,704 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 69,702 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 68,787 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 68,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,479 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 67,479 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 66,989 miles

REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Pass 25 May 2010 65,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,323 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 63,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,196 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 62,181 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

STEERING HEAD BEARIING NOTCHY AND STUCK IN STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION

Pass 21 Sep 2005 59,682 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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H697 JFA is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 58,598 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 H697 JFA, 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 36 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 H697 JFA registered?

H697 JFA is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 12 October 1990.

Is H697 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H697 JFA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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