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J970 OFR

1992 Honda GL1500

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,800 mi
Last recorded83,800 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Honda GL150054,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 OFR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,800 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,770 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,770 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,847 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,620 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 86,610 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 84,067 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,718 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 76,714 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

The bracket mounted to the rear of the motorcycle is prodruding past the rear of the vehicle, it requires a reflector fitting to warn other roadusers of its presence

Pass 25 Nov 2005 70,597 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 70,581 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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J970 OFR is a 1992 Honda GL1500 in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 54,692 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 J970 OFR, 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 34 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J970 OFR registered?

J970 OFR is a 1992 Honda GL1500, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is J970 OFR safe to buy?

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