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C680 GUK

1985 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,357 mi
Last recorded56,357 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC680 GUK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 56,357 miles

Offside Lower lower frame rail is rotten underneath the riders foot rest

Pass 29 Jan 2025 54,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame is rusting through on lower frame rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

one rear tail light out

Fail 29 Jan 2025 54,045 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame is rusting through on lower frame rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

one rear tail light out

Pass 27 Nov 2023 52,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 51,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,854 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 50,845 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,610 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,038 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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C680 GUK is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Silver with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C680 GUK, 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.

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What year was C680 GUK registered?

C680 GUK is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C680 GUK safe to buy?

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