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AVG 640W

1981 Honda GL1100

Brown Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,843 mi
Last recorded42,843 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Honda GL110041,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 640W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,843 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 42,843 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 May 2016 42,738 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,533 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 40,500 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,824 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 35,824 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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AVG 640W is a 1981 Honda GL1100 in Brown with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Honda GL1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 41,200 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 AVG 640W, 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 45 years old, this Honda GL1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVG 640W registered?

AVG 640W is a 1981 Honda GL1100, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is AVG 640W safe to buy?

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