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B178 NAB

1985 Honda GL1200

Gold Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,430 mi
Last recorded62,430 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB178 NAB
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 62,430 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Feb 2016 60,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,165 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,676 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2014 58,674 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,665 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

fork gaiters fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2012 58,665 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

fork gaiters fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,516 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 56,034 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,034 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 55,596 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 55,209 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 55,209 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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B178 NAB is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Gold with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 57,756 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 B178 NAB, 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 41 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B178 NAB registered?

B178 NAB is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B178 NAB safe to buy?

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