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P691 AKS

1997 Honda GL1500

Purple Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,137 mi
Last recorded94,137 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 AKS
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,137 miles

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

panels in way of some test items

Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,137 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake performance not tested pedal failure. (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm rusted through/ holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cant see brake pads

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

panels in way of some test items

Rear tyre cracking in tread

rear tyre incorrect size

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,747 miles

rear brake action spongy

Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,647 miles

covers fitted to front brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,453 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,381 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,381 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

grinding noise from o/s/f brake caliper

Pass 4 Jun 2012 82,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,553 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 80,820 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 79,034 miles

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

right hand rear shocker dust boot is torn

Pass 12 May 2006 76,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 75,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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P691 AKS is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Purple with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P691 AKS, 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 P691 AKS registered?

P691 AKS is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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