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N850 CKN

1996 Honda GL1500

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,320 mi
Last recorded95,320 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 CKN
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,320 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 95,313 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

unable to inspect all of motorcycle as body panels fitted Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering from lock to lock wiring slightly fouling on spotlamps

Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,414 miles

unable to inspect all of motorcycle as bodypanels fitted Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering from lock to lock wiring slightly fouling on spot lamps

Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,406 miles

Front Brake performance not tested Due to condition of pads (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Worn to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to inspect all of motorcycle as bodypanels fitted Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering from lock to lock wiring slightly fouling on spot lamps

Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,402 miles

unable to inspect all of motorcycle as bodypanels fitted Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering from lock to lock wiring slightly fouling on spot lamps

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,820 miles

•unable to inspect all of motorcycle as bodypanels fitted •Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering from lock to lock wiring slightly fouling on spot lamps (2.1.2a) ►

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,179 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 84,145 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Tyre fouling another component slightly rubbing against swinging arm (4.1.4)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering from lock to lock wiring slightly fouling on spot lamps (2.1.2a)

unable to inspect all of motorcycle as bodypanels fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,424 miles

Body panels prohibit full inspection

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,412 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Body panels prohibit full inspection

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,072 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,562 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 71,558 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake pads getting low

loose cover on front mudguard

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,295 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,326 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,567 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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N850 CKN is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N850 CKN, 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 N850 CKN registered?

N850 CKN is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N850 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N850 CKN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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