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A270 SYO

1984 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,701 mi
Last recorded62,701 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA270 SYO
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 62,701 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 62,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 61,330 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,899 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,722 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 60,722 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,303 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 60,251 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 59,425 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 59,425 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 58,286 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 58,286 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 21 May 2011 57,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake lever soft

handbrake could do with adjusting

Pass 10 Oct 2009 57,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 54,713 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 51,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,110 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 45,095 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 39,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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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A270 SYO is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A270 SYO, 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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A270 SYO is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 4 April 1984.

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