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B502 XWY

1985 Honda GL1200

Green Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,182 mi
Last recorded47,182 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB502 XWY
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,182 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 47,182 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,612 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,428 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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B502 XWY is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Green with a 1,182cc 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 B502 XWY, 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 B502 XWY?

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What year was B502 XWY registered?

B502 XWY is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B502 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B502 XWY 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 B502 XWY have outstanding finance?

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