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B718 BPP

1985 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,845 mi
Last recorded51,845 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB718 BPP
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 51,845 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 51,845 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 52,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,586 miles

Rear shock has gaitors fitted so unable to see.

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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B718 BPP is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B718 BPP, 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 B718 BPP registered?

B718 BPP is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B718 BPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B718 BPP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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