Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING
1800cc
Petrol
Class 2
92.6%
first-time pass rate
5.3%
failed outright
34,060
median miles at test
94
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a GL1800 GOLDWING
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
3 | 30 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 20 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 10 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 10 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 10 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 10 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 10 |
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 GL1800 GOLDWING beats 1 of its 2 closest rivals (BMW K1600, HONDA GOLDWING).
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 GL1800 GOLDWING.