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LHJ 73W

1981 Honda GL1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,124 mi
Last recorded70,124 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Honda GL110041,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHJ 73W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,124 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,124 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 70,073 miles

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

front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,779 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 69,779 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 69,677 miles

Front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,372 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,977 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 65,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2006 65,313 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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LHJ 73W is a 1981 Honda GL1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LHJ 73W, 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 LHJ 73W registered?

LHJ 73W is a 1981 Honda GL1100, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LHJ 73W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHJ 73W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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