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C308 YFA

1986 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,347 mi
Last recorded52,347 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC308 YFA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,347 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 52,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake has more play than normal for model

Pass 24 May 2006 46,261 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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C308 YFA is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C308 YFA, 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 C308 YFA registered?

C308 YFA is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C308 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C308 YFA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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