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P163 VRE

1996 Honda GL1500

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,713 mi
Last recorded58,713 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 VRE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 58,713 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 54,317 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 53,334 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,352 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,183 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,845 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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P163 VRE is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P163 VRE, 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 P163 VRE registered?

P163 VRE is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P163 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 VRE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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