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A355 EMX

1984 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,452 mi
Last recorded47,452 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA355 EMX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 47,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,443 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,029 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,029 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,016 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,070 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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A355 EMX is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,198cc 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 A355 EMX, 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

How do I check the history of A355 EMX?

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What year was A355 EMX registered?

A355 EMX is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 16 April 1984.

Is A355 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A355 EMX 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.

Does A355 EMX have outstanding finance?

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