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E703 HVV

1987 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,558 mi
Last recorded50,558 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE703 HVV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 50,558 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 50,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 50,434 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,219 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre wall showing cracking, Wall strength not affected

Fail 10 Nov 2022 50,219 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Tyre wall showing cracking, Wall strength not affected

Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,736 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre wall showing signs of cracking but not effecting wall strength

Pass 18 May 2020 49,416 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,448 miles

very slight free play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,698 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,872 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,851 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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E703 HVV is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E703 HVV, 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 E703 HVV registered?

E703 HVV is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 26 October 1987.

Is E703 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E703 HVV 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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