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C592 VMX

1986 Honda GL1200

Gold Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,074 mi
Last recorded28,074 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1986 Honda GL120054,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC592 VMX
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 28,074 miles

Slight misting of oil from front folk seals

Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,064 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking between treads (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

hazard lights not working

miss fire present

Fail 18 Aug 2017 28,060 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking between treads (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

hazard lights not working

miss fire present

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,832 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2013 27,832 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,560 miles

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

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 27,560 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,632 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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C592 VMX is a 1986 Honda GL1200 in Gold with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C592 VMX, 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.

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What year was C592 VMX registered?

C592 VMX is a 1986 Honda GL1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C592 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C592 VMX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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