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RHP 800W

1981 Honda GL1100

Gold Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,478 mi
Last recorded53,478 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Honda GL110041,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHP 800W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 53,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 53,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 53,268 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Braided brake hose from master cylinder to splitter is slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame is corroded where centre stand would attach (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Neutral light not working

Fail 13 Apr 2019 53,268 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning & no free play in cables (6.2.7 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Braided brake line from master cylinder to splitter has been squashed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame corroded where center stand would attach (6.1.1 (c) (i))

No neutral light

Right hand switch gear twisting on throttle movement

Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,143 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,887 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 52,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,749 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,437 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 45,434 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,721 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2009 40,503 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,992 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,984 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

frame grounding

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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RHP 800W is a 1981 Honda GL1100 in Gold with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Honda GL1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 41,200 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 RHP 800W, 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 45 years old, this Honda GL1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RHP 800W is a 1981 Honda GL1100, first registered on 4 February 1981.

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