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E914 GRN

1987 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,868 mi
Last recorded64,868 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Honda GL120056,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE914 GRN
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,868 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,815 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 64,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking on brakes (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking on brakes (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre side wall cracks

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,530 miles

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

offside front side reflector loose

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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E914 GRN is a 1987 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E914 GRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E914 GRN?

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What year was E914 GRN registered?

E914 GRN is a 1987 Honda GL1200, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E914 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E914 GRN 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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