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A689 REO

1984 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,939 mi
Last recorded90,939 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA689 REO
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 90,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 88,383 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 86,104 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2007 86,104 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2006 83,172 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 83,172 miles

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

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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A689 REO is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A689 REO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A689 REO registered?

A689 REO is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A689 REO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A689 REO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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