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C658 FAH

1986 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,132 mi
Last recorded69,132 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC658 FAH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,132 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 68,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 66,976 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 62,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 59,718 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 59,556 miles

Rear calliper requires a service.

Pass 20 May 2016 59,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,509 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 59,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,454 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,449 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,479 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,880 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 45,692 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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C658 FAH is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C658 FAH, 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 C658 FAH registered?

C658 FAH is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C658 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C658 FAH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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