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B19 TKE

2001 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,453 mi
Last recorded20,453 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda GL150029,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 TKE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 20,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 20,428 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 20,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 20,378 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 20,075 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 20,074 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake pedal has no operation and travels to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Handlebar insecure ns handgrip insecure (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right headlamp dips to right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached nsr lower mounting insecure (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

due to body work access to check components is restricted

Pass 28 Jun 2022 19,221 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 19,221 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 19,067 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 18,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 17,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 Jun 2017 17,022 miles

All position lamps not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Oct 2016 16,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 14,873 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 11,562 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 8,677 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 6,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in prop shaft u/j

Pass 25 Oct 2011 2,779 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 2,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 1 miles

advise slight exhaust leak from clamps

Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 8,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic covers and fairings preventing proper inspection.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 6,967 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 6,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Covers over front brakes and underside of vehicle preventing proper inspection.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 May 2006 6,936 miles

Fairings and wheel covers cocealing many testable items.

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2005 6,901 miles

unable to assess some testable items due to fairings.

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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B19 TKE is a 2001 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 29,997 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 B19 TKE, 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 25 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B19 TKE registered?

B19 TKE is a 2001 Honda GL1500, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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