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B301 RRT

1985 Honda GL1200

Gold Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,915 mi
Last recorded41,915 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB301 RRT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 41,915 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 41,253 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 39,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 38,102 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 37,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 37,290 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,171 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,643 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 35,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,192 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,163 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 34,052 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 33,543 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

o/s/r indicator lense repaired

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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B301 RRT is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Gold with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B301 RRT, 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 B301 RRT registered?

B301 RRT is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B301 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B301 RRT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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