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F6 CTW

1997 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,180 mi
Last recorded45,180 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 CTW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,180 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 45,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,523 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 42,523 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 41,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underneath swingarm (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 41,490 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre valve slightly perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2015 40,955 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,204 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,273 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 31,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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F6 CTW is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F6 CTW, 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 F6 CTW registered?

F6 CTW is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is F6 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F6 CTW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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