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B924 LRA

1985 Honda GL1200

Cream Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,589 mi
Last recorded58,589 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB924 LRA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,589 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 58,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 57,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 54,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 51,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,888 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 50,888 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 49,647 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 May 2013 49,647 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 May 2012 49,085 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 May 2012 49,071 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 47,567 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 46,266 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 46,257 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,216 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,917 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 43,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 43,077 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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B924 LRA is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Cream with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B924 LRA, 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 B924 LRA registered?

B924 LRA is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B924 LRA safe to buy?

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