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C457 NCA

1986 Honda GL1200

Gold Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,000 mi
Last recorded43,000 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC457 NCA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 43,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 42,841 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 42,834 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated FORK OIL ON BRAKE PADS AND DISC (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak FORK SEAL LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticking when bars turned (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE HAS SEVERE OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Jul 2022 42,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,669 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,577 miles

front brake light switch in/op

Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,626 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 65,626 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

fuel cap seal has slightly perished

registration plate light not working

Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,626 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

fuel cap seal has slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2008 65,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,079 miles

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

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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C457 NCA is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Gold with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C457 NCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C457 NCA registered?

C457 NCA is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C457 NCA safe to buy?

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