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L688 BFR

1993 Honda GL1500

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,708 mi
Last recorded54,708 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Honda GL150052,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 BFR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,708 miles

Rear Brake Starting To Bind

Fail 17 Mar 2011 54,680 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake Starting To Bind

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,410 miles

small cuts in rear tyre.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,872 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

wear in gearchange pivot.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,955 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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L688 BFR is a 1993 Honda GL1500 in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L688 BFR, 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 L688 BFR registered?

L688 BFR is a 1993 Honda GL1500, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L688 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L688 BFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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