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D799 SGH

1987 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,527 mi
Last recorded17,527 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD799 SGH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,198 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Numberplate light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,899 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 16,899 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear disc found marked.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,281 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

panels restricted view to test

rear brake couid be better

Fail 14 Jun 2014 16,280 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

panels restricted view to test

Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,736 miles

panels restricted view to teswt

side panel missing/batteir cavre

speedo senser loos

Fail 17 Jun 2013 15,731 miles

Rear Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

panels restricted view to teswt

side panel missing/batteir cavre

speedo senser loos

Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,229 miles

a left side panel missing

panels resticted view to test

Pass 2 Jul 2011 14,545 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

panels fitted restricted view to mot

Fail 2 Jul 2011 14,540 miles

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

Inner Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

panels fitted restricted view to mot

Pass 11 May 2010 14,354 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

near side lower brake light inop

Fail 27 Apr 2010 14,354 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

near side lower brake light inop

Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,058 miles

One stoplight is not working.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,916 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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D799 SGH 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 68.8%.

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 D799 SGH, 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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D799 SGH is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 2 May 1987.

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