Honda GL650D2E
Real ownership data from 126 UK GL650D2E motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GL650D2E problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | major | 14% |
| Suspension | major | 10% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 10% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 8% |
| Tyres | fail | 8% |
| Brakes | major | 4% |
| Other | major | 4% |
| Wheels | major | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
GL650D2E mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 | 65,409 mi | — | 93.75% |
| 1986 | 53 | 55,331 mi | 1,763 | 75% |
| 1985 | 42 | 48,073 mi | 480 | 76.92% |
| 1984 | 22 | 58,907 mi | 74 | 33.33% |
GL650D2E questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda GL650D2E?
Across 126 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (14% of all recorded faults), suspension (10% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (10% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda GL650D2E?
The median Honda GL650D2E in the UK has covered 53,444 miles, and typically rides about 480 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 43,097 and 59,466 miles.
Is the Honda GL650D2E reliable?
78.95% of Honda GL650D2E MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.76 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 126 Honda GL650D2E motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.