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N103 DRE

1995 Honda GL1500

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,232 mi
Last recorded74,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda GL150047,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 DRE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,232 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 74,150 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,872 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Offside outer pad on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal hits stop but performance not effected

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,295 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 73,295 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,498 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 72,494 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 71,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2013 68,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 67,310 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 65,194 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2011 65,194 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 62,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 62,542 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,038 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 62,025 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rear tyre catchin on side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2008 61,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,945 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 59,155 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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N103 DRE is a 1995 Honda GL1500 in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1995 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 47,039 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 N103 DRE, 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 31 years old, this Honda GL1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N103 DRE registered?

N103 DRE is a 1995 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N103 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 DRE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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