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W381 AEP

2000 Honda GL1500

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,223 mi
Last recorded41,223 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda GL150030,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 AEP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,223 miles

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

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2024 40,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 38,429 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 38,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 38,336 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 3,816 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 3,816 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,005 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight crack on under rear silencer. (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,096 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 37,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,961 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,611 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,945 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 19,945 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 15,762 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,014 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 11,276 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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W381 AEP is a 2000 Honda GL1500 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,039 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 W381 AEP, 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 26 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W381 AEP?

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What year was W381 AEP registered?

W381 AEP is a 2000 Honda GL1500, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W381 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W381 AEP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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