CarVerify

Free Car Check

OWW 349W

1980 Honda GL1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Honda GL110047,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWW 349W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 82,305 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,179 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 82,145 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,345 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,214 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,746 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 80,746 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 79,009 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 78,311 miles

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

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
Full Honda GL1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OWW 349W is a 1980 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OWW 349W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OWW 349W?

You can check the full history of OWW 349W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OWW 349W registered?

OWW 349W is a 1980 Honda GL1100, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OWW 349W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWW 349W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OWW 349W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OWW 349W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.