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E51 NTC

1988 Honda GL1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,741 mi
Last recorded17,741 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda GL120055,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 NTC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 17,741 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 17,631 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 17,495 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 17,035 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 16,223 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 15,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 14,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 11,098 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 11,098 miles

Stop lamp not working off front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,996 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 10,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,713 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 10,713 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 10,657 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,579 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 10,561 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,101 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,630 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,839 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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E51 NTC is a 1988 Honda GL1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E51 NTC, 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 E51 NTC registered?

E51 NTC is a 1988 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E51 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E51 NTC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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