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MOT reliability

Honda Gl 650 d2e

124 vehicles · 62 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 124 Honda Gl 650 d2e vehicles and 62 completed MOT tests, the Honda Gl 650 d2e has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,486 miles.

124
Vehicles
62
MOT tests
1,155
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Gl 650 d2e problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Gl 650 d2e MOT tests:

  • Other44%
  • Steering21%
  • Brakes20%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Honda Gl 650 d2e pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
19540%
20580%

Fuel types: Petrol (123), Other (1)

Most common Honda Gl 650 d2e MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Gl 650 d2e MOT tests:

  1. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (6 times)
  2. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  3. Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (3 times)
  4. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  6. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  7. Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  9. Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front speedo drive not located against stop on fork (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  13. Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  14. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  15. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Honda Gl 650 d2e pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 16 94% 107,481
1986 6 13 77% 52,986
1985 3 28 82% 48,733
1984 1 4 50% 58,907

Honda Gl 650 d2e reliability FAQ

Across 124 Honda Gl 650 d2e vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Gl 650 d2e MOT issues are: Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)).

The typical Honda Gl 650 d2e in our data has covered around 54,486 miles.

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