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C436 CUW

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,796 mi
Last recorded69,796 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC436 CUW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,796 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 69,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened contaminated brake fluid (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both slightly damp (2.7.3)

front tyre perishing in outer wall

Pass 13 May 2015 69,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 69,395 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 69,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 67,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,111 miles

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

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

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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C436 CUW 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 88.9%.

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 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 C436 CUW, 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 C436 CUW registered?

C436 CUW is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is C436 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C436 CUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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