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C538 LFF

1985 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,599 mi
Last recorded34,599 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC538 LFF
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 34,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Front tyre 16 years old

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks lightly scratched and misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front position lamp not working all others correct

Rear Rear tyre 15 yrs old

Pass 29 Apr 2024 34,465 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 34,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 33,727 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 33,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,051 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 32,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,364 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,413 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,517 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,318 miles

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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C538 LFF is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C538 LFF, 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 C538 LFF?

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What year was C538 LFF registered?

C538 LFF is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C538 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C538 LFF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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