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E2 VEH

1996 Honda GL1500

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,723 mi
Last recorded79,723 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 VEH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 79,723 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 77,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,720 miles

parking brake performance just met

Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 64,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also advised to ascess fit of pads to caliper carrier as noisy (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 62,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 6,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

rear frame has light corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

centa stand parea has light corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2014 602,301 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear coil springs has light corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2014 60,287 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear coil springs has light corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

frame has light corrosion

frunt tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,184 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

couling covering all brakes

ferrings covering all chassis

rear tyres a perishing n/s o/s

towitch been removed

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,231 miles

all rear suspensian components corroded

frame has corroded

plastic cowling and covers covring most prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jan 2010 56,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,986 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,699 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,160 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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E2 VEH is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 35,105 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 E2 VEH, 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 30 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E2 VEH registered?

E2 VEH is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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