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Q816VME

1989 Honda GL1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,192 mi
Last recorded64,192 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ816VME
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,192 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 64,180 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 62,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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Q816VME is a 1989 Honda GL1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q816VME, 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 37 years old, this Honda GL1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q816VME registered?

Q816VME is a 1989 Honda GL1100, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is Q816VME safe to buy?

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