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B178 CMT

1985 Honda GL1200

Gold Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,343 mi
Last recorded55,343 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB178 CMT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2024 55,343 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 55,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 55,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 54,671 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 51,266 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 48,847 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

assest bike as best as possible due 2 full fairing and boxes fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,360 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,987 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,981 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,285 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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B178 CMT is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Gold with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B178 CMT, 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 B178 CMT registered?

B178 CMT is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B178 CMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B178 CMT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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