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F713 OVT

1988 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,037 mi
Last recorded46,037 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda GL120055,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF713 OVT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 46,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 45,880 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 45,847 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2022 44,808 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,025 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2020 43,009 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 42,996 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 42,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 42,781 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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F713 OVT is a 1988 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F713 OVT, 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 F713 OVT registered?

F713 OVT is a 1988 Honda GL1200, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F713 OVT safe to buy?

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