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B820 FHK

1985 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,128 mi
Last recorded109,128 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Honda GL120057,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB820 FHK
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,128 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,115 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 107,367 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear brake pedal operation slightly spongy

Fail 10 Sep 2016 107,367 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear brake pedal operation slightly spongy

Pass 11 Apr 2015 102,325 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 102,325 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 97,907 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 97,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2012 93,082 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 92,595 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 92,595 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 91,854 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 90,908 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,854 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 90,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 88,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 85,780 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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B820 FHK is a 1985 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B820 FHK, 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

How do I check the history of B820 FHK?

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What year was B820 FHK registered?

B820 FHK is a 1985 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B820 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B820 FHK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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