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E217 XVS

1987 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,905 mi
Last recorded46,905 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 XVS
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,811 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,645 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 46,096 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,686 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 45,664 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,491 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 44,031 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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E217 XVS is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E217 XVS, 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 E217 XVS registered?

E217 XVS is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E217 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E217 XVS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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