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:
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Other44%
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Steering21%
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Brakes20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Identification & plates2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Honda Gl 650 d2e pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 5 | 40% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
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:
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (3 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front speedo drive not located against stop on fork (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Honda Gl 650 d2e pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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