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B871 UNF

1985 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,043 mi
Last recorded27,043 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB871 UNF
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 27,043 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 27,022 miles

fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 11 May 2017 26,998 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,921 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 26,921 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 26,888 miles

long parking brake travel

rear brake effort low both sides

rear shock absorber lowerbushes worn both sides

slight exhaust blow around front pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,845 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 26,845 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front hoses of different type,one braided,one normal

Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,650 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 26,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,406 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 26,405 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

knocking noise when checking rear suspension bounce test

Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,401 miles

no stop lamp on front brake

Fail 4 Sep 2009 26,399 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

bolt in r/h engine bar snapped

both tyres under inflated

engine only running on 3 cylinders

no stop lamp on front brake

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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B871 UNF is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B871 UNF, 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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B871 UNF is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 12 February 1985.

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