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L288 BFX

1993 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,840 mi
Last recorded58,840 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda GL150052,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 BFX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 58,840 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 58,190 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,772 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 57,772 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 57,428 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,498 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 54,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 52,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,264 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,055 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,695 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,168 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 46,168 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 43,815 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 43,810 miles

Inner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 11 May 2009 42,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,209 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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L288 BFX is a 1993 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L288 BFX, 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 L288 BFX registered?

L288 BFX is a 1993 Honda GL1500, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L288 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 BFX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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