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XWJ 134T

1978 Honda GL1000

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1978 Honda GL100041,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWJ 134T
MakeHonda
ModelGL1000
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 5 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 5 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,117 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,038 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,007 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Tyre contamiated with oil

Pass 20 Dec 2008 44,837 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,216 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 44,216 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,687 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 43,687 miles

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 42,775 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 42,775 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

slight play in rear bearing rise.fall on front/rear disc

How Reliable is the Honda GL1000?

Based on 1,909 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
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XWJ 134T is a 1978 Honda GL1000 in Purple with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1978 Honda GL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 41,647 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 GL1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XWJ 134T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Honda GL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XWJ 134T registered?

XWJ 134T is a 1978 Honda GL1000, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XWJ 134T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWJ 134T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XWJ 134T have outstanding finance?

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