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F976 XJX

1989 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,205 mi
Last recorded39,205 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL120041,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 XJX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 39,205 miles

Front Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 39,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 38,396 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 33,445 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 33,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,289 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,854 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 32,854 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,492 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,669 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 29,938 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,737 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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F976 XJX is a 1989 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F976 XJX, 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 F976 XJX registered?

F976 XJX is a 1989 Honda GL1200, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F976 XJX safe to buy?

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