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OPP 901V

1980 Honda GL1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,633 mi
Last recorded59,633 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1980 Honda GL110047,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPP 901V
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 59,633 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 59,633 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 59,602 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder cap damaged

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 59,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder cap damaged

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,968 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 57,968 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 57,677 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 57,649 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,708 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose FOULING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 56,708 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure FENDER (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure RACK (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose FOULING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,974 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,715 miles

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose RUBBER (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 54,715 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose RUBBER (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,982 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2018 53,964 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,354 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 53,354 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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OPP 901V is a 1980 Honda GL1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Honda GL1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 47,636 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 OPP 901V, 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 46 years old, this Honda GL1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPP 901V registered?

OPP 901V is a 1980 Honda GL1100, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is OPP 901V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPP 901V shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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