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B900 VKN

1985 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,205 mi
Last recorded64,205 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB900 VKN
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 64,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 64,136 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 64,108 miles

Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 19 May 2023 64,081 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,618 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,609 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 63,582 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 63,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,904 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 62,893 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,667 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,902 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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B900 VKN 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 78.6%.

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 B900 VKN, 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 B900 VKN registered?

B900 VKN is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B900 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B900 VKN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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