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A816 OVF

1984 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,025 mi
Last recorded75,025 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA816 OVF
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2024 75,025 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,853 miles

Nearside Front folk seal damp

Nearside Rear Inner and offside rear inner cv boots perishing

Rear diff damp

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,207 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 70,626 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,962 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
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A816 OVF is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A816 OVF, 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 A816 OVF registered?

A816 OVF is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A816 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A816 OVF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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