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C12 HGW

1986 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1181cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,181cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 88,194 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit ,Advice replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,271 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 76,075 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,035 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,891 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,817 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,348 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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C12 HGW is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,181cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C12 HGW, 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 40 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C12 HGW registered?

C12 HGW is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C12 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 HGW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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