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B761 XWW

1985 Honda GL1200

Purple Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,934 mi
Last recorded59,934 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB761 XWW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,934 miles

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (5.3.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 59,931 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (5.3.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,457 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 58,506 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 58,469 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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B761 XWW is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Purple with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B761 XWW, 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 B761 XWW registered?

B761 XWW is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B761 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B761 XWW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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