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L697 LBW

1994 Honda GL1500

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,633 mi
Last recorded70,633 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Honda GL150050,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 LBW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,633 miles

Front & rear tyre wear uneven

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,600 miles

Front and Rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,627 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 May 2011 66,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,430 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,551 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 23 Mar 2006 41,551 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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L697 LBW is a 1994 Honda GL1500 in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 L697 LBW, 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

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What year was L697 LBW registered?

L697 LBW is a 1994 Honda GL1500, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L697 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L697 LBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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