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B132 TEC

1985 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,921 mi
Last recorded90,921 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB132 TEC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 90,921 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 90,921 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake not working (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 90,758 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension swingarm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 90,754 miles

Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure forks suspension not fitted correctly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front oil on tyre

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension swingarm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2010 86,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,377 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 80,376 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2008 76,642 miles

advise braking system overhaull

slight binding of rear brake

some sponginess to front brake

suspect mileometer inoperative

Fail 11 Jul 2008 76,642 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

some sponginess to front brake

Fail 7 Jul 2008 76,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

becouse off the fail items listed this motorcycle should not be riden it is in a dangerouse condition

Pass 8 May 2007 76,642 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,581 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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B132 TEC is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B132 TEC, 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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B132 TEC is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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