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N31 MHT

1996 Honda GL1500

White Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,654 mi
Last recorded96,654 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 MHT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 96,654 miles

Rear brake slightly spongy.

Pass 9 Mar 2024 96,259 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,483 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,309 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,860 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,828 miles

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,356 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,343 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

rear offside shock absorber boot split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 43,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,766 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,955 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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N31 MHT is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in White with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N31 MHT, 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 N31 MHT registered?

N31 MHT is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N31 MHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 MHT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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