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A697 FRM

1984 Honda Gold Wing

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,998 mi
Last recorded68,998 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1984 Honda Gold Wing65,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA697 FRM
MakeHonda
ModelGold Wing
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,998 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,442 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 68,442 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 68,427 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Gold Wing?

Based on 1,548 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
brake recording little or no effort 10
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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A697 FRM is a 1984 Honda Gold Wing in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Honda Gold Wing models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 65,726 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 Gold Wing fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A697 FRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gold Wing typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 42 years old, this Honda Gold Wing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A697 FRM registered?

A697 FRM is a 1984 Honda Gold Wing, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A697 FRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A697 FRM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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