Honda Gl1100 goldwing vs Honda Jazz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Gl1100 goldwing
81%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Gl1100 goldwing (81%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Gl1100 goldwing | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 51,928 mi | 77,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 404,148 |
Most common faults
Honda Gl1100 goldwing
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- the front indicators flash correctly when each side is selected. However when the right indicator is selected the left indicator (front) illuminates continuously, and vice versa . The presenter states that these are like american operation.
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Honda Jazz
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Gl1100 goldwing (81%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Gl1100 goldwing report Full Honda Jazz report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.