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K547 VKM

1993 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,331 mi
Last recorded40,331 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda GL150052,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK547 VKM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 40,331 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 39,602 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 39,197 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 37,797 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded Central to rear

Fail 7 Feb 2023 37,797 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded Central to rear

Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,740 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,912 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,832 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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K547 VKM is a 1993 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 52,982 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 K547 VKM, 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 33 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 K547 VKM registered?

K547 VKM is a 1993 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K547 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K547 VKM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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