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P279 SUW

1996 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,368 mi
Last recorded27,368 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 SUW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,368 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 27,368 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,158 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,013 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 24,004 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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P279 SUW is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P279 SUW, 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 P279 SUW registered?

P279 SUW is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P279 SUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 SUW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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