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HHR 46W

1981 Honda GL1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,657 mi
Last recorded26,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Honda GL110041,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 46W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 26,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 25,499 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 24,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,910 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 23,809 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed SIDEWALLS ON REAR TYRE PERISHED (4.1.2a(iii)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012
Fail 31 Aug 2012

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,614 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 23,614 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 23,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 23,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,361 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,024 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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HHR 46W is a 1981 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HHR 46W, 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 HHR 46W registered?

HHR 46W is a 1981 Honda GL1100, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is HHR 46W safe to buy?

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