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H897 COT

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,162 mi
Last recorded52,162 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 COT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 52,162 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 50,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2020
Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,742 miles

covers fitted (difficult to inspect some components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 48,742 miles

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

covers fitted (difficult to inspect some components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,156 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,697 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,377 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,119 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,730 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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H897 COT is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 H897 COT, 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 H897 COT registered?

H897 COT is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 26 October 1990.

Is H897 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H897 COT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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