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B143 VBP

1985 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,349 mi
Last recorded39,349 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB143 VBP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 39,349 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,245 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 39,242 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,396 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,381 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,128 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,655 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,723 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 30,720 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,497 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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B143 VBP is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Silver with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B143 VBP, 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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What year was B143 VBP registered?

B143 VBP is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B143 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B143 VBP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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