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A255 RUM

1984 Honda GL1200

Maroon Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,065 mi
Last recorded65,065 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA255 RUM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,065 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,953 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,254 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,955 miles

Engine emitting excessive levels of smoke

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2007 62,955 miles

Engine emitting excessive levels of smoke

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2005 59,631 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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A255 RUM is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Maroon with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A255 RUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A255 RUM registered?

A255 RUM is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A255 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A255 RUM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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