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Honda GL1500

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,520 cc

L288 BFXMOT history

L288 BFX is a black petrol Honda GL1500 first used on 19 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,840 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L288 BFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
GL1500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,520 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L288 BFX was last recorded at 58,840 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,576 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,840 miles
  • 2025 – 58,576 miles
  • 2024 – 58,190 miles
  • 2023 – 57,772 miles
  • 2022 – 57,428 miles
  • 2020 – 54,498 miles
  • 2019 – 52,066 miles
  • 2018 – 51,060 miles
  • 2017 – 49,264 miles
  • 2016 – 48,055 miles
  • 2015 – 47,607 miles
  • 2014 – 47,359 miles
  • 2013 – 46,695 miles
  • 2012 – 46,168 miles
  • 2011 – 44,297 miles
  • 2010 – 43,815 miles
  • 2009 – 42,805 miles
  • 2008 – 41,694 miles
  • 2006 – 39,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,840 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,840 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    328868505629
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass58,576 miles (+386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,576 miles
    Test number
    879119653423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass58,190 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    607604802845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,772 miles
    Test number
    468212863774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,772 miles (+344)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,772 miles
    Test number
    177230668822
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass57,428 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,428 miles
    Test number
    318782537387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,498 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,498 miles
    Test number
    697401429840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,467 miles (+2,401)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,467 miles
    Test number
    963456299971
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass52,066 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,066 miles
    Test number
    104521391844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,060 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,060 miles
    Test number
    949518080765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,264 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,264 miles
    Test number
    433984688724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,055 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,055 miles
    Test number
    739521009578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,607 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,607 miles
    Test number
    906176105144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,359 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,359 miles
    Test number
    809634414157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,695 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,695 miles
    Test number
    646068003177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,168 miles
    Test number
    157289882095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,168 miles (+1,871)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,168 miles
    Test number
    389243282090
    • FailureFront Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
  18. Pass44,297 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    455451791083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,815 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,815 miles
    Test number
    281551740166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,810 miles (+1,005)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,810 miles
    Test number
    204780540464
    • FailureInner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
  21. Pass42,805 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,805 miles
    Test number
    960401539155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,694 miles (+2,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,694 miles
    Test number
    473403948145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  23. Pass39,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,209 miles
    Test number
    484081876172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L288 BFX

Does L288 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L288 BFX is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L288 BFX?
The MOT on L288 BFX is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L288 BFX done?
L288 BFX was recorded at 58,840 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 990 miles a year.
Has L288 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L288 BFX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L288 BFX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L288 BFX find?
L288 BFX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central.

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