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C881 HMC

1986 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,339 mi
Last recorded49,339 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC881 HMC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 49,339 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 48,652 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 47,052 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,052 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,783 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 45,783 miles

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

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)

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

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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C881 HMC is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C881 HMC, 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

How do I check the history of C881 HMC?

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What year was C881 HMC registered?

C881 HMC is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C881 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C881 HMC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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