CarVerify

Free Car Check

C178 FWW

1986 Honda GL1200

Cream Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,261 mi
Last recorded46,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC178 FWW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,261 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,029 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,549 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 39,302 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
Full Honda GL1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C178 FWW is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Cream with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C178 FWW, 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 C178 FWW?

You can check the full history of C178 FWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C178 FWW registered?

C178 FWW is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C178 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C178 FWW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C178 FWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C178 FWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.