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A494 KBY

1984 Honda GL1100

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,092 mi
Last recorded53,092 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1984 Honda GL110046,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA494 KBY
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,092 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,072 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded lower left hand frame section is perforated (6.1.1a)

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake torque arm (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded middle /upper rear frame section (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 52,453 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,453 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,235 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,004 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,720 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,720 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2009 51,222 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,690 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,372 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 48,870 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

handlebar grips are worn

How Reliable is the Honda GL1100?

Based on 5,390 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
448
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 158
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 33
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A494 KBY is a 1984 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Honda GL1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 46,943 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 GL1100 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A494 KBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Honda GL1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A494 KBY is a 1984 Honda GL1100, first registered on 10 July 1984.

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