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A989 VGC

1984 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,127 mi
Last recorded46,127 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1984 Honda GL120059,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA989 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 46,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 41,146 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,181 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 39,162 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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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A989 VGC is a 1984 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A989 VGC, 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 A989 VGC registered?

A989 VGC is a 1984 Honda GL1200, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A989 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A989 VGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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