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B458 BGL

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,008 mi
Last recorded48,008 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB458 BGL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 48,008 miles

no 'lockout' on rear brake

Fail 19 May 2011 47,998 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

centre stand stiff to operate

no 'lockout' on rear brake

o/s switch gear loose

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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B458 BGL 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 B458 BGL, 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 B458 BGL registered?

B458 BGL is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 18 February 1985.

Is B458 BGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B458 BGL 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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