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PGF 528Y

1983 Honda GL1100

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,104 mi
Last recorded55,104 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Honda GL110050,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 528Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,104 miles

handbrake just meets requirments.

movement in front propshaft joint [obscured].

some lateral movement in brake operating rod into master cylinder.

Fail 2 Jun 2021 55,096 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability front propshaft joint and rear bolts loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 54,314 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 54,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Lower mounting lug snapped off (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,949 miles

exhaust has slight blow

horn tone low

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,584 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,782 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 49,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,021 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,825 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 46,099 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2006 46,068 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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PGF 528Y is a 1983 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PGF 528Y, 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 PGF 528Y registered?

PGF 528Y is a 1983 Honda GL1100, first registered on 25 July 1983.

Is PGF 528Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGF 528Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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