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MPN 274W

1981 Honda GL1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,883 mi
Last recorded65,883 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Honda GL110041,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPN 274W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,522 miles

r/h fork seal begining to weap

Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,343 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 64,174 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 63,333 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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MPN 274W is a 1981 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPN 274W, 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 MPN 274W registered?

MPN 274W is a 1981 Honda GL1100, first registered on 9 March 1981.

Is MPN 274W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPN 274W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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