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B721 VJT

1985 Honda GL1200

Black Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,486 mi
Last recorded78,486 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB721 VJT
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 78,486 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 78,486 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 76,879 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,957 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,742 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 71,699 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,761 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 55,012 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight drag at front brake

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,212 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,645 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,407 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,380 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,665 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 476,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 45,809 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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B721 VJT is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Black with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B721 VJT, 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 B721 VJT registered?

B721 VJT is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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