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G783 KUM

1989 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,327 mi
Last recorded42,327 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Honda GL120041,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG783 KUM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 41,099 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 41,076 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

There is light corrosion to the frame and swinging arm

The battery is insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,983 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 40,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 40,410 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,410 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,863 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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G783 KUM is a 1989 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G783 KUM, 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 G783 KUM registered?

G783 KUM is a 1989 Honda GL1200, first registered on 4 September 1989.

Is G783 KUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G783 KUM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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