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B704 RLL

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,504 mi
Last recorded80,504 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB704 RLL
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 80,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle tubes been welded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 80,418 miles

Axle with an unsafe modification rear axle tubes (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking brake (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear wheele hav been repaired

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,298 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 78,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,166 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,166 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,119 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,357 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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B704 RLL is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B704 RLL, 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 B704 RLL registered?

B704 RLL is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B704 RLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B704 RLL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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