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B421 WVG

1985 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,414 mi
Last recorded57,414 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB421 WVG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,290 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 57,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,934 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 55,922 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,309 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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B421 WVG is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B421 WVG, 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 B421 WVG registered?

B421 WVG is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B421 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B421 WVG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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