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RLX 437W

1981 Honda GL1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,039 mi
Last recorded37,039 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1981 Honda GL110041,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLX 437W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,039 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 37,039 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 36,490 miles

1 of 2 tail light bulbs blown

Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,490 miles

1 of 2 tail light bulbs blown

front brakes binding on slightly

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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RLX 437W is a 1981 Honda GL1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RLX 437W, 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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What year was RLX 437W registered?

RLX 437W is a 1981 Honda GL1100, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is RLX 437W safe to buy?

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