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K855 UPV

1993 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,138 mi
Last recorded59,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Honda GL150052,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK855 UPV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,138 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear tyre wearing low in places

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,237 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 56,231 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 50,298 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 49,722 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 44,145 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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K855 UPV is a 1993 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K855 UPV, 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

How do I check the history of K855 UPV?

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What year was K855 UPV registered?

K855 UPV is a 1993 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K855 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K855 UPV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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