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C741 GMB

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,489 mi
Last recorded43,489 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC741 GMB
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,489 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 43,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake lever switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,478 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,801 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,793 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,638 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

service cracks on front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,968 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 37,968 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2007 34,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,998 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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C741 GMB is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C741 GMB, 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 C741 GMB registered?

C741 GMB is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C741 GMB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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