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F878 BHD

1989 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,887 mi
Last recorded39,887 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL120041,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF878 BHD
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 39,887 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 39,881 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 39,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2013 39,767 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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F878 BHD is a 1989 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 41,842 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 F878 BHD, 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 37 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F878 BHD registered?

F878 BHD is a 1989 Honda GL1200, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F878 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F878 BHD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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