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D487 YPH

1987 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,435 mi
Last recorded62,435 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD487 YPH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 62,435 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 61,952 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 60,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,022 miles

Small cracks in front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2015 56,014 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Small cracks in front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,688 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 54,472 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 54,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 54,078 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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D487 YPH is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D487 YPH, 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 D487 YPH registered?

D487 YPH is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D487 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D487 YPH shows 16 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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