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A488 OEL

1984 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,861 mi
Last recorded58,861 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA488 OEL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,861 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 525,833 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 52,828 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,937 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,937 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,245 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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A488 OEL is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A488 OEL, 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 A488 OEL?

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What year was A488 OEL registered?

A488 OEL is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A488 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A488 OEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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