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1078 VT

1990 Honda GL1500

White Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,370 mi
Last recorded52,370 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1078 VT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,370 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 52,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,345 miles

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated down pipes slight hole on siamese joint before collecter box (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 52,345 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracked (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated down pipes slight hole on siamese joint before collecter box (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 52,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,258 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 52,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,149 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,770 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 5,177 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,391 miles

rear tyre side walls starting to perish

Fail 29 Jan 2009 51,391 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,023 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 51,023 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,677 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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1078 VT is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in White with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 58,598 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 1078 VT, 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 36 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1078 VT registered?

1078 VT is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 1078 VT safe to buy?

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