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E124 MBF

1988 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,554 mi
Last recorded96,554 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda GL120055,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE124 MBF
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2008 96,554 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2008 96,554 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 95,858 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 95,831 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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E124 MBF is a 1988 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 55,885 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 E124 MBF, 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 38 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E124 MBF registered?

E124 MBF is a 1988 Honda GL1200, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E124 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E124 MBF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E124 MBF have outstanding finance?

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