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A266 XMM

1984 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,571 mi
Last recorded63,571 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA266 XMM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre wearing uneven

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

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2020 63,559 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel rear brake not working at all (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working on both front and rear levers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected rear brake master cylinder area (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks on lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre has uneven wear

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline on 1.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2007 61,484 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 61,380 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 61,374 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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A266 XMM is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A266 XMM, 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 A266 XMM registered?

A266 XMM is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 4 June 1984.

Is A266 XMM safe to buy?

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