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BHG 140V

1980 Honda GL1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,958 mi
Last recorded66,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Honda GL110047,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHG 140V
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,958 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,949 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort movement of six sections on brake tester indicating severe run out (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear silencer fouling spindle bolt head when bike suspension fully compressed

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 66,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,272 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,255 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,206 miles

Stiff front wheel rotation

Fail 24 Mar 2009 66,206 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Stiff front wheel rotation

Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,116 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,620 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 55,620 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2006 55,592 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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BHG 140V is a 1980 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1980 Honda GL1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 47,636 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 BHG 140V, 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 46 years old, this Honda GL1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHG 140V registered?

BHG 140V is a 1980 Honda GL1100, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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