Honda GL1100C
Real ownership data from 114 UK GL1100C motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GL1100C problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 7% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 7% |
| Brakes | fail | 4.7% |
| Suspension | prs | 2.3% |
| Corrosion | fail | 2.3% |
| Tyres | user entered | 2.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
GL1100C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 33 | 34,417 mi | 183 | 84.09% |
| 1983 | 62 | 60,474 mi | 2,273 | 97.5% |
| 1982 | 13 | 22,416 mi | — | 100% |
GL1100C questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda GL1100C?
Across 114 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda GL1100C?
The median Honda GL1100C in the UK has covered 42,745 miles, and typically rides about 339 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 27,036 and 69,259 miles.
Is the Honda GL1100C reliable?
91.67% of Honda GL1100C MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.42 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 114 Honda GL1100C motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.