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A480 GBA

1984 Honda GL1200

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,163 mi
Last recorded14,163 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 GBA
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 14,163 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 14,158 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 14,154 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 14,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 14,147 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 14,140 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 14,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 14,133 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 14,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 14,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 14,111 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,908 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,793 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 13,690 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,607 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight bind on front brake

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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A480 GBA is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A480 GBA, 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 A480 GBA?

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What year was A480 GBA registered?

A480 GBA is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A480 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A480 GBA shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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