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A144 FDL

1984 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,626 mi
Last recorded73,626 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA144 FDL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,626 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,922 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 70,921 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,638 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front brake disc covers fitted .

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,671 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 64,645 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,389 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 64,389 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 63,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 63,255 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 63,255 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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A144 FDL is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A144 FDL, 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 A144 FDL registered?

A144 FDL is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A144 FDL safe to buy?

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