HONDA GL 1800 K

1833cc Petrol Class 2

99.0%

first-time pass rate

1.0%

failed outright

7,772

median miles at test

103

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2024–2025

The GL 1800 K's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.6 points since 2024, 100.0% to 97.4%.

What fails on a GL 1800 K

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Share of defects	Defects	% of defects
brakes		1	100

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the GL 1800 K beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI GSX1400, SUZUKI GSX1300R, YAMAHA FJR1300A).

SUZUKI GSX1400 88.3% pass · 56.8k tests SUZUKI GSX1300R 86.3% pass · 48.4k tests YAMAHA FJR1300A 90.2% pass · 27.9k tests YAMAHA FJR1300 87.5% pass · 25.9k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GL 1800 K.