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A139 TNK

1984 Honda GL1200

Gold Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,635 mi
Last recorded94,635 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA139 TNK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 94,635 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks slight weap (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2022 94,635 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks slight weap (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 94,578 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2020 94,499 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,203 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 92,566 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,826 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,764 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 May 2010 88,740 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 88,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 87,360 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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A139 TNK is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Gold with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 59,619 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 A139 TNK, 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 42 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A139 TNK registered?

A139 TNK is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A139 TNK safe to buy?

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