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B212 SRE

1985 Honda Gold Wing

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,738 mi
Last recorded74,738 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Honda Gold Wing74,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB212 SRE
MakeHonda
ModelGold Wing
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,738 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 74,716 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure cracked nearside lower frame snapped (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 74,233 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 74,233 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,419 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,353 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,861 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 70,845 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,871 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 68,843 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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B212 SRE is a 1985 Honda Gold Wing in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1985 Honda Gold Wing models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 74,233 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 B212 SRE, 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 41 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 B212 SRE registered?

B212 SRE is a 1985 Honda Gold Wing, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B212 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B212 SRE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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