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C296 HMC

1986 Honda GL1200

Blue Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,084 mi
Last recorded74,084 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC296 HMC
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2026 74,084 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2025 73,317 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2025 73,315 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2024 72,547 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,736 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 71,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 71,498 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,619 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,369 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,594 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,010 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,010 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,032 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 64,404 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,961 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 63,954 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 63,943 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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C296 HMC is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Blue with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C296 HMC, 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

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What year was C296 HMC registered?

C296 HMC is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C296 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C296 HMC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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