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A298 TBW

1984 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,430 mi
Last recorded112,430 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 TBW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 112,430 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 112,404 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,534 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 110,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,376 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 108,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,951 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 107,289 miles

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

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

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

centre stand corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 106,026 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight mist on both (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 102,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,873 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 87,858 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,534 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 85,503 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,839 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 80,839 miles

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

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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A298 TBW is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A298 TBW, 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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A298 TBW is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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