MOT reliability
Honda Gl500dc
445 vehicles · 146 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 445 Honda Gl500dc vehicles and 146 completed MOT tests, the Honda Gl500dc has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,378 miles.
445
Vehicles
146
MOT tests
857
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Gl500dc problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Gl500dc MOT tests:
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Other81%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Steering10%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Body & structure5%
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Identification & plates3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Gl500dc pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (443), Other (2)
Most common Honda Gl500dc MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Gl500dc MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- rear foot brake has little reserve travel (2 times)
- exhaust bracket bolts missing (2 times)
- head race bearings notchy (2 times)
- throttle sticks very slightly (2 times)
- Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
Honda Gl500dc pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 39,860 |
| 1985 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 44,200 |
| 1984 | 3 | 32 | 72% | 67,613 |
| 1983 | 15 | 60 | 73% | 45,428 |
| 1982 | 10 | 38 | 82% | 47,078 |
| 1981 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 9,740 |
Honda Gl500dc reliability FAQ
Across 445 Honda Gl500dc vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Gl500dc MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)).
The typical Honda Gl500dc in our data has covered around
49,378 miles.
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