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RWD 500W

1981 Honda GL1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,999 mi
Last recorded56,999 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda GL110041,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWD 500W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 56,999 miles

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

Rear Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 May 2015 56,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,985 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,962 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2011 52,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,906 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 52,906 miles

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,596 miles

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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RWD 500W is a 1981 Honda GL1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWD 500W, 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 RWD 500W registered?

RWD 500W is a 1981 Honda GL1100, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is RWD 500W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWD 500W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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