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E398 PFR

1988 Honda GL1500

Gold Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,144 mi
Last recorded49,144 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda GL150058,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE398 PFR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 49,144 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 48,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 48,817 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,705 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,245 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 40,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 39,640 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,222 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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E398 PFR is a 1988 Honda GL1500 in Gold with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 58,607 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 E398 PFR, 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 38 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E398 PFR registered?

E398 PFR is a 1988 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E398 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E398 PFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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