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WEC 78Y

1983 Honda GL1100

Brown Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,489 mi
Last recorded66,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1983 Honda GL110050,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 78Y
MakeHonda
ModelGL1100
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2011 66,475 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight bind front brake

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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WEC 78Y is a 1983 Honda GL1100 in Brown with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Honda GL1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 50,042 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 WEC 78Y, 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 43 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 WEC 78Y registered?

WEC 78Y is a 1983 Honda GL1100, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is WEC 78Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEC 78Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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