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F656 PRE

1988 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,888 mi
Last recorded72,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Honda GL120055,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 PRE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2007 72,888 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 72,057 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 72,046 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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F656 PRE is a 1988 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F656 PRE, 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

How do I check the history of F656 PRE?

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What year was F656 PRE registered?

F656 PRE is a 1988 Honda GL1200, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F656 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F656 PRE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F656 PRE have outstanding finance?

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