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B842 FHK

1989 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

27,585 mi
Last recorded27,585 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda GL120041,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB842 FHK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,585 miles

Engine has small oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 27,585 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 27,574 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 27,572 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,560 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2006 27,560 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 27,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Oil leak

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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B842 FHK is a 1989 Honda GL1200 in Silver with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 41,842 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 B842 FHK, 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 37 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B842 FHK registered?

B842 FHK is a 1989 Honda GL1200, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is B842 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B842 FHK shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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