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B165 FHK

1985 Honda GL1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,912 mi
Last recorded98,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB165 FHK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 98,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,874 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,073 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 95,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,851 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 81,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,936 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 70,909 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,269 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 66,122 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 66,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front left forkseal slightll leaking oil. †Front brakes are a little 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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B165 FHK is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B165 FHK, 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 B165 FHK registered?

B165 FHK is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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