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H97 SWW

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,891 mi
Last recorded81,891 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH97 SWW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,891 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,993 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,329 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 70,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 58,916 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,283 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,505 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,747 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,068 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 44,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,958 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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H97 SWW is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H97 SWW, 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.

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What year was H97 SWW registered?

H97 SWW is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 6 August 1990.

Is H97 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H97 SWW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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