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G986 KOE

1990 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,134 mi
Last recorded34,134 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda GL150058,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 KOE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 34,134 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2025 34,123 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2024 32,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 32,322 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 31,756 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 30,856 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 26,977 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,867 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,400 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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G986 KOE is a 1990 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G986 KOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G986 KOE registered?

G986 KOE is a 1990 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G986 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G986 KOE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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