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B248 NPD

1985 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,761 mi
Last recorded50,761 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB248 NPD
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,761 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,571 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,480 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 50,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,236 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,267 miles

Clutch difficult to disengage

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear suspension extremely hard

Fail 15 Mar 2012 44,267 miles

Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Clutch difficult to disengage

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear suspension extremely hard

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,461 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 43,425 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,464 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,757 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,034 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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B248 NPD is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B248 NPD, 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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B248 NPD is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B248 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B248 NPD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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