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D52 FVT

1987 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,937 mi
Last recorded52,937 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD52 FVT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 52,894 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 52,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,061 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 49,061 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,487 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 47,367 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,719 miles

Suggest fitting lights on to rear wings, to both front and rear lights

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,695 miles

corrosion on rear swinging arm

unable to check condition of front brake pad (cov ers fitted)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,460 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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D52 FVT is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D52 FVT, 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 D52 FVT registered?

D52 FVT is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D52 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D52 FVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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