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P386 KOV

1997 Honda GL1500

Purple Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

19,365 mi
Last recorded19,365 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 KOV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 19,365 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 19,215 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 18,987 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 18,521 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 17,982 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 16,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2017 15,281 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2017 15,271 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear pedal (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2016 14,675 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 13,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,026 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,870 miles

Rear brake slightly spongy.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 12,434 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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P386 KOV is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Purple with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P386 KOV, 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 P386 KOV registered?

P386 KOV is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P386 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 KOV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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