CarVerify

Free Car Check

A12 BEV

1986 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,358 mi
Last recorded30,358 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BEV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
View full Honda GL1200 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 30,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 27,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 27,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 26,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,583 miles

Rear brake pedle traval

Pass 17 Sep 2016 26,574 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,401 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 26,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 25,875 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 25,865 miles

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,513 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 25,500 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,589 miles

How Reliable is the Honda GL1200?

Based on 6,154 MOT tests across 774 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
578
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 139
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 126
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 46
Full Honda GL1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A12 BEV is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda GL1200 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 BEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 BEV?

You can check the full history of A12 BEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A12 BEV registered?

A12 BEV is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A12 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 BEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A12 BEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.