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R353 KNW

1997 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,193 mi
Last recorded9,193 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 KNW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 9,193 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2013 9,193 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,046 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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R353 KNW is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R353 KNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R353 KNW?

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What year was R353 KNW registered?

R353 KNW is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R353 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 KNW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R353 KNW have outstanding finance?

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