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P43 MLE

1996 Honda GL1500

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

12,905 mi
Last recorded12,905 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda GL150035,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 12,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 12,577 miles

r/h headlamp not working on dip beam

Pass 4 Nov 2024 12,523 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 12,523 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left hand grip rotating. (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 12,205 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 12,183 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 12,183 miles

Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour green lights from front wheel. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 11,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 11,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear corrosion to silencers

Pass 30 Sep 2019 11,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 11,069 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 11,066 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 11,063 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 9,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2014 9,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 9,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 9,482 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,076 miles

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

nearside silencer not secured correctly

Pass 18 Feb 2010 8,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 8,873 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,755 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 8,626 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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P43 MLE is a 1996 Honda GL1500 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P43 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 P43 MLE registered?

P43 MLE is a 1996 Honda GL1500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P43 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 MLE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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