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B118 VLJ

1985 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,234 mi
Last recorded48,234 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB118 VLJ
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,064 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 48,064 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 48,064 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,626 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 77,831 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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B118 VLJ is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 57,756 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 B118 VLJ, 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 41 years old, this Honda GL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of B118 VLJ?

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What year was B118 VLJ registered?

B118 VLJ is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B118 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B118 VLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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