MOT reliability
Honda Gl 1000
58 vehicles · 323 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 58 Honda Gl 1000 vehicles and 323 completed MOT tests, the Honda Gl 1000 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,473 miles.
58
Vehicles
323
MOT tests
663
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Gl 1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Gl 1000 MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Steering11%
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Brakes10%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Honda Gl 1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 80% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (58)
Most common Honda Gl 1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Gl 1000 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (11 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
Honda Gl 1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 57,565 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 38,905 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 43,232 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 12,289 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 33,848 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 52,116 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 42,916 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 50,437 |
| 1987 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 70,565 |
| 1985 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 34,898 |
| 1981 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 39,597 |
| 1980 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 45,618 |
| 1979 | 10 | 43 | 88% | 36,260 |
| 1978 | 11 | 79 | 81% | 52,835 |
| 1977 | 7 | 48 | 92% | 35,707 |
| 1976 | 12 | 61 | 87% | 34,416 |
| 1975 | 3 | 14 | 93% | 39,823 |
Honda Gl 1000 reliability FAQ
Across 58 Honda Gl 1000 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Gl 1000 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Honda Gl 1000 in our data has covered around
40,473 miles.
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