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G300 OBU

1989 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,751 mi
Last recorded53,751 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Honda GL120041,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG300 OBU
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,751 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,798 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 41,782 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,428 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 21,428 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 May 2011 20,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 19,581 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 19,259 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 19,240 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

front and rear tyres very low pressure

oil leak from diff case

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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G300 OBU is a 1989 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G300 OBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G300 OBU registered?

G300 OBU is a 1989 Honda GL1200, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G300 OBU safe to buy?

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