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D251 UBM

1987 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,631 mi
Last recorded126,631 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 UBM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 126,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 125,163 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 125,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,522 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 123,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 121,255 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 118,765 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2013 118,765 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 117,451 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 117,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 115,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 114,942 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 114,942 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 114,742 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 111,095 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 111,095 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

handle bars hitting the screen on l/h amd r/h lock

Pass 7 Apr 2006 93,475 miles

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

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

slight air leak from front tyre valve

Fail 6 Feb 2006 93,466 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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D251 UBM is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D251 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.

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What year was D251 UBM registered?

D251 UBM is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D251 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D251 UBM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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