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D247 GVC

1987 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,094 mi
Last recorded32,094 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD247 GVC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 32,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 29,176 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 27,555 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 27,552 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,458 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,227 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 May 2007 26,423 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 25 May 2006 25,033 miles

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

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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D247 GVC is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D247 GVC, 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 D247 GVC registered?

D247 GVC is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D247 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D247 GVC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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