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P118 OLX

1997 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,713 mi
Last recorded16,713 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 OLX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Jul 2011 16,326 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,988 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,590 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 4,611 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 4,611 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P118 OLX is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,670 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 P118 OLX, 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 29 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P118 OLX registered?

P118 OLX is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P118 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 OLX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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