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J404 HHD

1989 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,667 mi
Last recorded39,667 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda GL120041,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ404 HHD
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 39,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 37,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 37,101 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,077 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 35,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 34,154 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 32,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,622 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 32,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 30,564 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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J404 HHD is a 1989 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J404 HHD, 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 J404 HHD registered?

J404 HHD is a 1989 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is J404 HHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J404 HHD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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