MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,103 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear suspension swinging arm corroding slightly.
Unable to assess thickness of front brake pads due brakes enclosed on this model.
Rear disc pad thickness very difficult to see due to design - brakes operate fine and no excessive wear to visible components.
Thorough inspection of front brake hub components very difficult due to fully-enclosed calipers/pads and discs. All visible components are in excellent condition & no noises from brakes or scoring discs to indicate excessive wear.
How Reliable is the Honda GL1500?
Based on 22,074 MOT tests across 1,849 vehicles.
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P838 PLB is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Purple with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 P838 PLB, 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 P838 PLB registered?
P838 PLB is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 11 July 1997.
Is P838 PLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P838 PLB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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