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DBV 245B

1985 Honda GL1200

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 245B
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 66,160 miles

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

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

front brake spongy

rear brake spongy

Fail 22 May 2015 66,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

front brake spongy

rear brake spongy

Fail 8 May 2015 66,160 miles

Front Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2014 65,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 63,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,628 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 60,671 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,926 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 59,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,181 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 57,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,530 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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DBV 245B is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 57,756 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 DBV 245B, 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 41 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBV 245B registered?

DBV 245B is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is DBV 245B safe to buy?

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