Honda GL1100DC
Real ownership data from 92 UK GL1100DC motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GL1100DC problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 14.8% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 14.8% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 11.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 7.4% |
| Frame and structure | user entered | 3.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | user entered | 3.7% |
| Fluid leaks | prs | 3.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
GL1100DC 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 | 47 | 48,461 mi | 866 | 78.57% |
| 1982 | 42 | 36,996 mi | 30 | 87.5% |
GL1100DC questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda GL1100DC?
Across 92 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (14.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (14.8% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (11.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda GL1100DC?
The median Honda GL1100DC in the UK has covered 44,453 miles, and typically rides about 545 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 37,882 and 53,379 miles.
Is the Honda GL1100DC reliable?
79.49% of Honda GL1100DC MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.59 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 92 Honda GL1100DC motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.