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C580 FBW

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,592 mi
Last recorded57,592 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC580 FBW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,592 miles

Front brake lever pulls along way on

engine runs rough when running

screen has a picture on making hard to see threw

Fail 11 Aug 2017 57,592 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake lever pulls along way on

engine runs rough when running

screen has a picture on making hard to see threw

Pass 24 May 2016 57,588 miles

Front brake lever pulls alongway on

runs rough so front suspension doesn't hold air

screen has a picture on making it hard to see through

Fail 23 May 2016 57,588 miles

All position lamps not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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C580 FBW is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C580 FBW, 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

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What year was C580 FBW registered?

C580 FBW is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C580 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C580 FBW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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