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A353 FBA

1984 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,622 mi
Last recorded49,622 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA353 FBA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,622 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,610 miles

leaking coolant

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,170 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,170 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,979 miles

slight leak on n/s front fork seal rear brake disc becoming worn and distorted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,771 miles

front brake slightly tight

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,848 miles

front and rear tyres becoming perished rear brake disc becoming distorted

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,301 miles

both tyres-sidewalls have cracks due to ageing

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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A353 FBA is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A353 FBA, 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 A353 FBA registered?

A353 FBA is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A353 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A353 FBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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