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D159 YCH

1987 Honda GL1200

Purple Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,866 mi
Last recorded7,866 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 YCH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 7,866 miles

rear suspension swinging arm has been welded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,476 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

swinging arm has had welding repair

Fail 19 Mar 2015 74,761 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

swinging arm has had welding repair

Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,200 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 5,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 4,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 3,769 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 3,761 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 3,453 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 3,239 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,239 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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D159 YCH is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Purple with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 56,508 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 D159 YCH, 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 39 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D159 YCH registered?

D159 YCH is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D159 YCH safe to buy?

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