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D55 VVK

1987 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,022 mi
Last recorded38,022 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 VVK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 38,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 36,544 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 32,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 31,701 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 31,694 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,342 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,113 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 31,108 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,993 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 30,933 miles

Centre Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,866 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 308,060 miles

Centre Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,703 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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D55 VVK is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 D55 VVK, 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 D55 VVK registered?

D55 VVK is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D55 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D55 VVK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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