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A490 GPF

1984 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,558 mi
Last recorded67,558 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA490 GPF
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,148 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 65,148 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 64,764 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,738 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 May 2014 64,567 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,910 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,498 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 62,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,326 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 61,325 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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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A490 GPF is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 A490 GPF, 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

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What year was A490 GPF registered?

A490 GPF is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 16 April 1984.

Is A490 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A490 GPF 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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