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B422 PGX

1985 Honda GL1200

Gold Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,490 mi
Last recorded84,490 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 PGX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 84,488 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 82,996 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,644 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,367 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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B422 PGX is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Gold with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B422 PGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B422 PGX?

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What year was B422 PGX registered?

B422 PGX is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B422 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B422 PGX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B422 PGX have outstanding finance?

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