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G397 JKY

1989 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,415 mi
Last recorded75,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Honda GL120041,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 JKY
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,385 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 74,890 miles

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 73,701 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,501 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 72,477 miles

Nearside Front Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,443 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 70,663 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 67,709 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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G397 JKY is a 1989 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G397 JKY, 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 G397 JKY registered?

G397 JKY is a 1989 Honda GL1200, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G397 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G397 JKY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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