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F423 REH

1988 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,502 mi
Last recorded98,502 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda GL120055,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF423 REH
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 98,502 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 98,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,887 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,087 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 94,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,589 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,452 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 59,365 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 58,713 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 57,897 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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F423 REH is a 1988 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F423 REH, 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 F423 REH registered?

F423 REH is a 1988 Honda GL1200, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F423 REH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F423 REH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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