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B518 XOW

1985 Honda GL1200

Silver Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,437 mi
Last recorded77,437 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB518 XOW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

advise electric socket

high beam brake light fitted on seperat switch

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,746 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,607 miles

advise fuel pipe

advise lights

Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,494 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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B518 XOW is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Silver with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B518 XOW, 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 B518 XOW?

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What year was B518 XOW registered?

B518 XOW is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B518 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B518 XOW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B518 XOW have outstanding finance?

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