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CYL 900V

1979 Honda GL1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,112 mi
Last recorded58,112 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1979 Honda GL100036,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYL 900V
MakeHonda
ModelGL1000
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,998 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,244 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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CYL 900V is a 1979 Honda GL1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 900V, 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 900V?

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What year was CYL 900V registered?

CYL 900V is a 1979 Honda GL1000, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CYL 900V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYL 900V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYL 900V have outstanding finance?

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