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B447 PLA

1985 Honda GL1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,213 mi
Last recorded52,213 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB447 PLA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,213 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 51,721 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 51,719 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 51,459 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wiring at rear in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2019 51,427 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wiring at rear in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,140 miles

hazard warning lamps not working

Fail 18 Aug 2018 51,119 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working front brake lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hazard warning lamps not working

Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,896 miles

exhaust slight blow

Fail 7 Sep 2016 50,881 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour x2 (1.7.5b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

exhaust slight blow

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,655 miles

brake fluid level low

slight play in steering

rear prop uj worn

Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,017 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 49,998 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,364 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,116 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 48,115 miles

Centre Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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B447 PLA is a 1985 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B447 PLA, 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 41 years old, this Honda GL1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B447 PLA is a 1985 Honda GL1100, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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