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C802 GVU

1986 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,213 mi
Last recorded33,213 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC802 GVU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 33,213 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 32,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 31,798 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 30,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 29,947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,538 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,109 miles

Front front tyre has slight cracking

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 28,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,609 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,779 miles

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

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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C802 GVU is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 C802 GVU, 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 C802 GVU registered?

C802 GVU is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C802 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C802 GVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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