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F55 OHV

1988 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,189 mi
Last recorded72,189 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda GL120055,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 OHV
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 72,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,013 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 71,979 miles

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 66,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,767 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,904 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,566 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 58,554 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

very slight 'bind' on rear brake

Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,296 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,291 miles

slight 'bind' on rear brake

Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,288 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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F55 OHV is a 1988 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F55 OHV, 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 F55 OHV registered?

F55 OHV is a 1988 Honda GL1200, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F55 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F55 OHV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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