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C331 CUD

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,500 mi
Last recorded2,500 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 CUD
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 2,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 65,585 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,989 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 59,981 miles

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

Corrosion under bottom of frame/centre stand area

Pass 15 May 2010 56,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 50,763 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 50,760 miles

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

Brake linked system has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 47,885 miles

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

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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C331 CUD is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C331 CUD, 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 C331 CUD registered?

C331 CUD is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is C331 CUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C331 CUD shows 9 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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