MOT reliability
Honda Gl 1200
18 vehicles · 194 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Honda Gl 1200 vehicles and 194 completed MOT tests, the Honda Gl 1200 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,805 miles.
18
Vehicles
194
MOT tests
1,038
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Gl 1200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Gl 1200 MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Brakes17%
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Steering9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Visibility2%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Gl 1200 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Honda Gl 1200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Gl 1200 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (10 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
Honda Gl 1200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 34,103 |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 207,895 |
| 1990 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 61,183 |
| 1989 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 58,228 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 89,112 |
| 1986 | 3 | 51 | 78% | 50,401 |
| 1985 | 3 | 34 | 85% | 78,007 |
| 1984 | 7 | 52 | 79% | 72,964 |
Honda Gl 1200 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Honda Gl 1200 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Gl 1200 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3).
The typical Honda Gl 1200 in our data has covered around
74,805 miles.
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