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GEL 86Y

1997 Honda GL1100

Maroon Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

770 mi
Last recorded770 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda GL110038,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 86Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 770 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 3 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,470 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,768 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 71,744 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 71,694 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 71,682 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GEL 86Y is a 1997 Honda GL1100 in Maroon with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda GL1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 38,184 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 GEL 86Y, 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 29 years old, this Honda GL1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GEL 86Y registered?

GEL 86Y is a 1997 Honda GL1100, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is GEL 86Y safe to buy?

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