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P138 MLE

1996 Honda GL1500

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,068 mi
Last recorded67,068 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 67,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 66,190 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 65,510 miles

Foot brake low effort.

Travel on foot brake.

Fail 31 May 2024 65,510 miles

Foot brake low effort.

Front Position lamp not working Side car. (4.2.1 (a))

Travel on foot brake.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 64,179 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,572 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,959 miles

Wear in side car wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,613 miles

N/S Side car brake disc corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,420 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,455 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,390 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,292 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,284 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,089 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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P138 MLE is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P138 MLE, 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 P138 MLE registered?

P138 MLE is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P138 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 MLE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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