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B511 RLO

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,504 mi
Last recorded56,504 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB511 RLO
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 56,504 miles

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged sidecar (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Wheel damaged but not to excess sidecar wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,764 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,513 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,491 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,470 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,322 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,311 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,255 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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B511 RLO is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B511 RLO, 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

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What year was B511 RLO registered?

B511 RLO is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B511 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B511 RLO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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