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A963 VKG

1983 Honda GL1100

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,331 mi
Last recorded52,331 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Honda GL110050,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA963 VKG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,331 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

steering damper loose

Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 51,626 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 51,626 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 51,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 49,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 47,539 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 45,176 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 42,939 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,461 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,441 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 32,957 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,328 miles

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

n/s/r footrest slightly loose

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2010 32,291 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 15 May 2009 31,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 31,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 27,171 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 27,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 27,065 miles

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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A963 VKG is a 1983 Honda GL1100 in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Honda GL1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 50,042 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 A963 VKG, 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 43 years old, this Honda GL1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A963 VKG is a 1983 Honda GL1100, first registered on 28 September 1983.

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