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A431 FDL

1984 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA431 FDL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,754 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,690 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 93,671 miles

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

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

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 93,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,294 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,292 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,289 miles

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

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

Motorcycle Battery Flat.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,107 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)

slight visable smoke

Pass 22 May 2009 91,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 59,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 80,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 77,098 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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A431 FDL is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A431 FDL, 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 A431 FDL registered?

A431 FDL is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A431 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A431 FDL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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