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B249 XKP

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,189 mi
Last recorded47,189 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB249 XKP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,189 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 47,189 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

front tyre perished

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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B249 XKP is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B249 XKP, 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 B249 XKP registered?

B249 XKP is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 9 May 1985.

Is B249 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B249 XKP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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