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D236 GAV

1987 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,197 mi
Last recorded117,197 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 GAV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 117,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 117,155 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 117,148 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Drive shaft bolts missing and some are loose

Rear brake not functioning

Pass 23 Sep 2010 114,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 114,932 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 113,227 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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D236 GAV is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D236 GAV, 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 D236 GAV registered?

D236 GAV is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D236 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D236 GAV 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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