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PCL 196R

1976 Honda GL1000

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,869 mi
Last recorded39,869 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Honda GL100037,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCL 196R
MakeHonda
ModelGL1000
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 39,869 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded frame rail/ engine mount corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2016 39,722 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,558 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,479 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,408 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,287 miles

centre stand broken

Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,725 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 38,725 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

How Reliable is the Honda GL1000?

Based on 1,909 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 10
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PCL 196R is a 1976 Honda GL1000 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1976 Honda GL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 37,536 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 GL1000 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PCL 196R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Honda GL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PCL 196R?

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What year was PCL 196R registered?

PCL 196R is a 1976 Honda GL1000, first registered on 10 August 1976.

Is PCL 196R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCL 196R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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