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A781 DCN

1984 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,670 mi
Last recorded62,670 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA781 DCN
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 62,670 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 60,659 miles

Centre Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 60,659 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 59,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 59,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,680 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,012 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 56,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,562 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 56,562 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 54,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Jun 2006 54,094 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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A781 DCN is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Silver with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A781 DCN, 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 A781 DCN registered?

A781 DCN is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A781 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A781 DCN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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