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E462 JDL

1988 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,394 mi
Last recorded51,394 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Honda GL120055,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE462 JDL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 51,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,394 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,322 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 51,322 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 51,315 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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E462 JDL is a 1988 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E462 JDL, 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 E462 JDL registered?

E462 JDL is a 1988 Honda GL1200, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E462 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E462 JDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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