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D533 CHG

1987 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,794 mi
Last recorded74,794 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD533 CHG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,794 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,765 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 74,761 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2013 74,630 miles

Slight cracking on front tyre.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,337 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 74,120 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 74,101 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake starting to bind

Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,047 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 66,105 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 65,457 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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D533 CHG is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,182cc 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 D533 CHG, 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 D533 CHG registered?

D533 CHG is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D533 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D533 CHG 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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