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CYL 187V

1979 Honda GL1000

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,989 mi
Last recorded24,989 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 Honda GL100036,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYL 187V
MakeHonda
ModelGL1000
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2011 24,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,258 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,242 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,367 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,065 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 23,065 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 23,054 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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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CYL 187V is a 1979 Honda GL1000 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Honda GL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 36,798 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 CYL 187V, 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 47 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 CYL 187V?

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What year was CYL 187V registered?

CYL 187V is a 1979 Honda GL1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CYL 187V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYL 187V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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