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D160 UBM

1987 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,728 mi
Last recorded54,728 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 UBM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 54,728 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 52,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 51,600 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,416 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 50,506 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 49,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 49,615 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 49,615 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 48,993 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,369 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 47,552 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,360 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 46,239 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 45,385 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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D160 UBM is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 D160 UBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D160 UBM registered?

D160 UBM is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D160 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D160 UBM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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