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EFU 160Y

1983 Honda GL1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,374 mi
Last recorded48,374 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Honda GL110050,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFU 160Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,374 miles

advise front mudguard missing

Fail 5 Jul 2012 48,373 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

advise front mudguard missing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,250 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 44,247 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,266 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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EFU 160Y is a 1983 Honda GL1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFU 160Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFU 160Y?

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What year was EFU 160Y registered?

EFU 160Y is a 1983 Honda GL1100, first registered on 15 March 1983.

Is EFU 160Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFU 160Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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