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A338 FJV

1984 Honda GL1100

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,879 mi
Last recorded42,879 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1984 Honda GL110046,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA338 FJV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,879 miles

FRONT BRAKE FLEX PIPE STARTING TO BEND CLOSE TO CALIPER

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,854 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,122 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 42,121 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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A338 FJV is a 1984 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Honda GL1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 46,943 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 A338 FJV, 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 42 years old, this Honda GL1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A338 FJV registered?

A338 FJV is a 1984 Honda GL1100, first registered on 17 April 1984.

Is A338 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A338 FJV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A338 FJV have outstanding finance?

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