Honda GLR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.5 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda GLR tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely23.8%

   143 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements22.8%

   137 occurrences

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn12.3%

   74 occurrences

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn10.6%

   64 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.0%

   48 occurrences

6. 6.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.0%

   36 occurrences

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.8%

   35 occurrences

8. 8.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar5.7%

   34 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.5%

   33 occurrences

10. 10.A lamp missing or inoperative5.2%

    31 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing with excessive play4.2%

    25 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.0%

    24 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda GLR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.9%

   421 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.3%

   347 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.7%

   317 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.6%

   264 tests

5. 5.Handlebar fractured, excessively deformed or excessively corroded3.1%

   148 tests

6. 6.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.1%

   145 tests

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.8%

   132 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.7%

   128 tests

How wear changes the picture

GLR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The GLR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

14,651

Test classes

class 1: 3,365 · class 2: 1,387

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda GLR?

80.0% unadjusted, from 4,752 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda GLR fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 23.8% of failed Honda GLR tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (22.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda GLR usually have at its MOT?

14,651 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.