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FLD 947Y

1983 Honda GL1100

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Honda GL110050,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLD 947Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,430 miles

Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 76,430 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,354 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 76,354 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded frame (6.1.1a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride torsion bar (6.2.1h)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 May 2013 75,025 miles

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

engine leaking oil

final drive unit leaking oil

front suspension very soft

rear stop lamp switch defective

Fail 25 May 2013 75,025 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

engine leaking oil

final drive unit leaking oil

front suspension very soft

rear stop lamp switch defective

Pass 23 May 2012 73,969 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centrestand has slight seizure

final drive has slight oil leak

no pillion footrests

number plate not fully secured but cannot fall off

Fail 8 May 2012 73,938 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

centrestand slightly seized

final drive has a slight oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside rear upper engine mounting bolt loose

no pillion footrests

number plate not fully secured but cannot fall off

Pass 12 May 2011 71,970 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,796 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 68,767 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 65,195 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 65,189 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,554 miles

REAR TYRE LIGHTLY RUBBING ON SIDES WHEN SUSPENSION FULLY COMPRESSED ALTHOUGH NOT THOUGHT TO BE DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,135 miles

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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FLD 947Y is a 1983 Honda GL1100 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Honda GL1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 50,042 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 FLD 947Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda GL1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FLD 947Y registered?

FLD 947Y is a 1983 Honda GL1100, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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