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HONDA GL1200A Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 4 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 80% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (5.2% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2039 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the HONDA GL1200A is rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 4 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (5.2% of survivors). At that pace roughly 3 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2039.
About the GL1200A
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HONDA GL1200A — questions & answers
How many HONDA GL1200A are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 4 HONDA GL1200A were still registered in the UK — 3 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 4 left, making it rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the HONDA GL1200A increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HONDA GL1200A on UK roads held steady. At the current rate of decline, roughly 3 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.