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F740 HBM

1988 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,270 mi
Last recorded48,270 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Honda GL120055,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF740 HBM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,270 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,231 miles

advise slight bind /front brake

Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,231 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

advise slight bind /front brake

Pass 9 May 2011 48,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,951 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 47,951 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 44,733 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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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F740 HBM is a 1988 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F740 HBM, 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 F740 HBM registered?

F740 HBM is a 1988 Honda GL1200, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is F740 HBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F740 HBM shows 9 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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