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E269 DTA

1988 Honda GL1200

Maroon Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,894 mi
Last recorded31,894 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda GL120055,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE269 DTA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 31,894 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,883 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,760 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 31,760 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,629 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,145 miles

strange noise from rear, when rear wheel rotated

Fail 12 Jun 2009 31,127 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

strange noise from rear, when rear wheel rotated

Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

noise in rear end as rear wheel is rotated.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 30,763 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 30,098 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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E269 DTA is a 1988 Honda GL1200 in Maroon with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E269 DTA, 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.

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What year was E269 DTA registered?

E269 DTA is a 1988 Honda GL1200, first registered on 14 July 1988.

Is E269 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E269 DTA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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