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B536 WNC

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,289 mi
Last recorded179,289 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB536 WNC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 179,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 179,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 178,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 177,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 172,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 163,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 163,504 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 158,029 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 157,361 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 149,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2010 147,335 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 140,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 139,104 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 133,797 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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B536 WNC is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B536 WNC, 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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How do I check the history of B536 WNC?

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What year was B536 WNC registered?

B536 WNC is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B536 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B536 WNC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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