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A538 WEV

1984 Honda GL1200

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,864 mi
Last recorded64,864 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA538 WEV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking to inner tread (age) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 64,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 62,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 61,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 60,917 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 60,912 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,884 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,988 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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
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A538 WEV is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 59,619 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A538 WEV, 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 42 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A538 WEV registered?

A538 WEV is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A538 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A538 WEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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