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D167 PPU

1987 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,775 mi
Last recorded77,775 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD167 PPU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,775 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 77,722 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,039 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,777 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 72,756 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 71,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 714,659 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 714,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,111 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,650 miles

corrosion under seat but not considered to excess

Fail 11 Jun 2013 67,635 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion under seat but not considered to excess

smokes on start up

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,124 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 66,636 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,606 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,599 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 65,580 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 65,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 62,184 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,487 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 61,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

play in front shock absorbers, †recommend new rear disc fitted

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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D167 PPU is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D167 PPU, 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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D167 PPU is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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