Honda GL1100AD
Real ownership data from 85 UK GL1100AD motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GL1100AD problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 14.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 6.1% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 4.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | prs | 4.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 2% |
| Tyres | fail | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
GL1100AD mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 84 | 47,337 mi | 117 | 87.5% |
GL1100AD questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda GL1100AD?
Across 85 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (14.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10.2% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (6.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda GL1100AD?
The median Honda GL1100AD in the UK has covered 47,337 miles, and typically rides about 117 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 42,446 and 64,665 miles.
Is the Honda GL1100AD reliable?
87.5% of Honda GL1100AD MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.73 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 85 Honda GL1100AD motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.