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MOT reliability

Honda Gl1000 goldwing

5 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Honda Gl1000 goldwing vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Honda Gl1000 goldwing has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,370 miles.

5
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
118
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Gl1000 goldwing problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Gl1000 goldwing MOT tests:

  • Other167%
  • Steering25%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%

Honda Gl1000 goldwing pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Honda Gl1000 goldwing MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Gl1000 goldwing MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  2. rear tyrte has cut - not down to cord (2 times)
  3. perishing to sidewalls of front tyre (2 times)
  4. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  6. Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  7. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) (1 times)
  9. Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  12. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Honda Gl1000 goldwing pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 3 67% 45,732
1994 1 3 100% 28,517
1979 2 12 58% 40,370
1975 1 2 100% 31,863

Honda Gl1000 goldwing reliability FAQ

Across 5 Honda Gl1000 goldwing vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Gl1000 goldwing MOT issues are: Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); rear tyrte has cut - not down to cord; perishing to sidewalls of front tyre.

The typical Honda Gl1000 goldwing in our data has covered around 37,370 miles.

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