HONDA GL1200DE
Pass rate over time
The GL1200DE's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.0 points since 2006, 78.8% to 75.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GL1200DE passes first time 94.0% of the time; by 50k that's 77.4%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a GL1200DE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
57 | 38.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
31 | 20.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
29 | 19.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
21 | 14.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 1.3 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 1.3 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 0.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the GL1200DE beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GL1200DE.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1985 (84.8% pass). Weakest: 1984 (78.7%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.