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B387 WVG

1985 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,610 mi
Last recorded60,610 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB387 WVG
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 60,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 60,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,600 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 1,888 miles

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 56,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other steering defects please enter 5100 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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B387 WVG is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B387 WVG, 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 B387 WVG registered?

B387 WVG is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B387 WVG safe to buy?

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