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B144 HFL

1985 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,857 mi
Last recorded18,857 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB144 HFL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 18,857 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 17,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 17,466 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 17,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 17,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 16,781 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 16,447 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 16,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 14,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 14,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 12,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 11,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 9,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 6,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 6,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 4,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 2,706 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 2,682 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 2,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake spongy.

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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B144 HFL is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B144 HFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B144 HFL registered?

B144 HFL is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B144 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B144 HFL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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