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G153 XLO

1989 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,428 mi
Last recorded30,428 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL120041,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 XLO
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 30,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2026 30,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 30,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,665 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 29,665 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,888 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 28,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,260 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 28,260 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 27,936 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,546 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,992 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,588 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 16,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,425 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,394 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,337 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 8,302 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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G153 XLO is a 1989 Honda GL1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G153 XLO, 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 G153 XLO registered?

G153 XLO is a 1989 Honda GL1200, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G153 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G153 XLO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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