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LWB 242W

1981 Honda GL1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,803 mi
Last recorded45,803 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1981 Honda GL110041,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWB 242W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,803 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 45,803 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component rear tyre has been rubbing on frame rail due to air suspension being too soft. have pumped up rear suspension so it now clears. advise replacing tyre. (4.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,861 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 44,861 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,129 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 42,448 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 42,448 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Sep 2012 41,921 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,361 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,879 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 37,879 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,847 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,847 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front park light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,699 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 37,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 37,624 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 37,624 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

choke cable broken

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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LWB 242W is a 1981 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LWB 242W, 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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LWB 242W is a 1981 Honda GL1100, first registered on 14 April 1981.

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