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D520 NKM

1987 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,022 mi
Last recorded75,022 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD520 NKM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 75,022 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 May 2025 75,013 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2024 73,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 73,116 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,216 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 72,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

ULW 440KG.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,645 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 71,645 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 70,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,587 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,587 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 67,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 67,474 miles

decelerometer brake test service brake71% park brake 31%

Pass 21 May 2013 66,871 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,745 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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D520 NKM 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 75%.

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 D520 NKM, 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 D520 NKM registered?

D520 NKM is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is D520 NKM safe to buy?

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