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C452 HMC

1986 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,084 mi
Last recorded137,084 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC452 HMC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,084 miles

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

Roller brake test shows front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jul 2016 136,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 136,414 miles

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

Horn control defective Button working intermittantly (1.7.2a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired Rear brake switch working intermittantly (1.3.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Front brake lever sticking (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 134,681 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 132,495 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 132,450 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 128,982 miles

Front brake operated by foot lever is slightly binding

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,338 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 124,276 miles

Horn button damaged but function not impaired

Mainstand foot lever deteriorated beyond use

Pass 17 Jun 2010 121,777 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 121,433 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

reg light inop

Pass 21 Jun 2008 121,395 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 121,395 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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C452 HMC is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C452 HMC, 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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C452 HMC is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C452 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C452 HMC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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