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N768 SPR

1996 Honda GL1500

Purple Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,256 mi
Last recorded47,256 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 SPR
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,256 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Full body coverings fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 43,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 37,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,919 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 32,725 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 32,534 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 32,524 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,308 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,086 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,914 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,452 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 31,452 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,950 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,829 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,914 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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N768 SPR is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Purple with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N768 SPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N768 SPR registered?

N768 SPR is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N768 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N768 SPR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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