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C450 ECV

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,543 mi
Last recorded88,543 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC450 ECV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 85,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,610 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,389 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 75,588 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 May 2006 73,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2006 73,886 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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C450 ECV is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C450 ECV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C450 ECV?

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What year was C450 ECV registered?

C450 ECV is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C450 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C450 ECV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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