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AVU 540Y

1982 Honda Goldwing

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,948 mi
Last recorded56,948 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Honda Goldwing56,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVU 540Y
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake needs to be relocated so that it can be applied from the riders position.

handbrake requires adjustment

pillion foot rests are weak at mounting point

Fail 2 Sep 2009 56,938 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake needs to be relocated so that it can be applied from the riders position.

handbrake requires adjustment

pillion foot rests are weak at mounting point

Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,344 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 56,344 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2007 56,228 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 56,169 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Goldwing?

Based on 7,606 MOT tests across 726 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
808
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
726
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 77
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
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AVU 540Y is a 1982 Honda Goldwing in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 56,198 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 Goldwing fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVU 540Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Goldwing typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 44 years old, this Honda Goldwing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVU 540Y registered?

AVU 540Y is a 1982 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 25 November 1982.

Is AVU 540Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVU 540Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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