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H488 BFR

1991 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

181,296 mi
Last recorded181,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda GL150055,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 BFR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 181,296 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 181,136 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 179,189 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 177,565 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 177,323 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 177,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 176,873 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 173,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 169,525 miles

vehicle fitted with panels and covers obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 169,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user intermittent fault when turning left and right locks (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls on left lock and right lock - fouling on windshield (2.1.2b)

vehicle fitted with panels and covers obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 167,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

vehicle fitted with panels and covers obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 166,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 159,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 156,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 148,492 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 140,394 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 129,175 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 122,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 116,018 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 110,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 10,545 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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H488 BFR is a 1991 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1991 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 55,862 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 H488 BFR, 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 35 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H488 BFR?

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What year was H488 BFR registered?

H488 BFR is a 1991 Honda GL1500, first registered on 15 February 1991.

Is H488 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H488 BFR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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