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C264 GKL

1986 Honda GL1200

Gold Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,857 mi
Last recorded77,857 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC264 GKL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 77,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre stand mounting corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,836 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

centre stand mounting corroded

slight oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,475 miles

Centre stand mounting area of frame is corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,809 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 57,711 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. swingarm (2.4.A.2d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,918 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,918 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,995 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,703 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 31,706 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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C264 GKL is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Gold with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 C264 GKL, 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.

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What year was C264 GKL registered?

C264 GKL is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 8 May 1986.

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