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L494 FRN

1994 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,732 mi
Last recorded75,732 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda GL150050,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 FRN
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 74,695 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 74,695 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,343 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 73,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 69,203 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 67,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 63,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 60,724 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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L494 FRN is a 1994 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 50,305 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 L494 FRN, 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 32 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 L494 FRN?

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What year was L494 FRN registered?

L494 FRN is a 1994 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L494 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 FRN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L494 FRN have outstanding finance?

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