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C802 MWE

1990 Honda GL1200

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,693 mi
Last recorded106,693 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda GL120038,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC802 MWE
MakeHonda
ModelGL1200
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 106,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 106,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 105,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 103,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 102,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,365 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 101,365 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,882 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,866 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 95,902 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,492 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,200 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,986 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2011 85,866 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 85,866 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 82,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,846 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 74,228 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 74,228 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2007 71,518 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 68,080 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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C802 MWE is a 1990 Honda GL1200 in Beige with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1990 Honda GL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 38,106 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 C802 MWE, 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 36 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 C802 MWE?

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What year was C802 MWE registered?

C802 MWE is a 1990 Honda GL1200, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is C802 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C802 MWE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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