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B214 NPK

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,650 mi
Last recorded30,650 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 NPK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,650 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 30,291 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 30,267 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,062 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,482 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 29,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,340 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,903 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,106 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 22,507 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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B214 NPK is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B214 NPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B214 NPK registered?

B214 NPK is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 14 June 1985.

Is B214 NPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B214 NPK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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