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VHE 119S

1978 Honda GL1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,298 mi
Last recorded47,298 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Honda GL100041,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHE 119S
MakeHonda
ModelGL1000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 47,298 miles

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

steering just hits tank cover on r/h lock

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,906 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 46,903 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,520 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,554 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 44,554 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,484 miles

How Reliable is the Honda GL1000?

Based on 1,909 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
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VHE 119S is a 1978 Honda GL1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Honda GL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 41,647 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 GL1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHE 119S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Honda GL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VHE 119S?

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What year was VHE 119S registered?

VHE 119S is a 1978 Honda GL1000, first registered on 2 June 1978.

Is VHE 119S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHE 119S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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