MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front tyre worn slightly lumpy
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
How Reliable is the Honda Goldwing?
Based on 7,606 MOT tests across 726 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
B242 XOW is a 1985 Honda Goldwing in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1985 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 B242 XOW, 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 41 years old, this Honda Goldwing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B242 XOW?
You can check the full history of B242 XOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B242 XOW registered?
B242 XOW is a 1985 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B242 XOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for B242 XOW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B242 XOW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B242 XOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.