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HONDA GL1200A Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 3 HONDA GL1200As remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 5 in 2023 Q4 — only 60% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (16.8% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2030 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the HONDA GL1200A is rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 3 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (16.8% of survivors). At that pace roughly 1 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2030.
About the GL1200A
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HONDA GL1200A — questions & answers
How many HONDA GL1200A are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 3 HONDA GL1200A were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HONDA GL1200A rare?
The HONDA GL1200A is genuinely rare, with only 3 left, making it rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the HONDA GL1200A increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HONDA GL1200A on UK roads fell by 1 (25.0%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 1 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most HONDA GL1200A use?
Most HONDA GL1200A run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the HONDA GL1200A peak?
The HONDA GL1200A peaked at 5 registered in 2023 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.