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VUR 983W

1981 Honda GL1100

Maroon Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,858 mi
Last recorded64,858 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Honda GL110041,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 983W
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,858 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,846 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 59,846 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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VUR 983W is a 1981 Honda GL1100 in Maroon with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VUR 983W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUR 983W registered?

VUR 983W is a 1981 Honda GL1100, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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