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MOT reliability

Honda Gl1100 goldwing

3 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Honda Gl1100 goldwing vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Honda Gl1100 goldwing has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 51,928 miles.

3
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
795
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Gl1100 goldwing problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Gl1100 goldwing MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Steering33%
  • Brakes11%

Honda Gl1100 goldwing pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Honda Gl1100 goldwing MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Gl1100 goldwing MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (3 times)
  2. Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  4. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  5. 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. (1 times)
  6. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  7. Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  15. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)

Honda Gl1100 goldwing pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 2 15 73% 48,381
1980 1 11 91% 59,021

Honda Gl1100 goldwing reliability FAQ

Across 3 Honda Gl1100 goldwing vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Gl1100 goldwing MOT issues are: 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).

The typical Honda Gl1100 goldwing in our data has covered around 51,928 miles.

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