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N318 FKW

1996 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,340 mi
Last recorded76,340 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 FKW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,340 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,335 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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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N318 FKW is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 35,105 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 N318 FKW, 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 30 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N318 FKW registered?

N318 FKW is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N318 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 FKW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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