MOT reliability
Honda Gl650
110 vehicles · 822 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 110 Honda Gl650 vehicles and 822 completed MOT tests, the Honda Gl650 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,698 miles.
110
Vehicles
822
MOT tests
850
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Gl650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Gl650 MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Steering17%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure1%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
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Identification & plates0%
Honda Gl650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 50% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 10 | 70% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 12 | 83% |
| 20 | 26 | 73% |
Fuel types: Petrol (110)
Most common Honda Gl650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Gl650 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (27 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (13 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (13 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (12 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (11 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (11 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (10 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (10 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (8 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (8 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (8 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
Honda Gl650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 50,623 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 39,888 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 24,336 |
| 1998 | 3 | 36 | 86% | 66,595 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 8,754 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 201,028 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 72,567 |
| 1992 | 3 | 8 | 88% | 64,755 |
| 1991 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 44,623 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 22,299 |
| 1987 | 3 | 16 | 81% | 34,946 |
| 1986 | 32 | 230 | 76% | 46,715 |
| 1985 | 23 | 190 | 84% | 48,792 |
| 1984 | 10 | 53 | 83% | 48,319 |
| 1983 | 28 | 234 | 86% | 38,033 |
Honda Gl650 reliability FAQ
Across 110 Honda Gl650 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Gl650 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c).
The typical Honda Gl650 in our data has covered around
46,698 miles.
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