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E70 MFA

1988 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,524 mi
Last recorded86,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda GL120055,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE70 MFA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 86,524 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 86,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 85,650 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 85,300 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 85,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 80,951 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 79,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,054 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,937 miles

front brake bind.

slight interaction on rear lamps when brake aplied.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,922 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake bind.

slight interaction on rear lamps when brake aplied.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,636 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 72,953 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 72,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 72,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Jan 2010 69,395 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 69,384 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,805 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,990 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,390 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 65,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,116 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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E70 MFA is a 1988 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E70 MFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E70 MFA registered?

E70 MFA is a 1988 Honda GL1200, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E70 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E70 MFA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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