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C137 GVM

1986 Honda GL1200

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,965 mi
Last recorded39,965 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC137 GVM
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 39,965 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 39,926 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 39,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 39,341 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 39,341 miles

Central Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,269 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,148 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 39,147 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,984 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2006 38,634 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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C137 GVM is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,444 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 C137 GVM, 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 40 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 C137 GVM?

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What year was C137 GVM registered?

C137 GVM is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C137 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C137 GVM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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