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B242 XOW

1985 Honda Goldwing

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,127 mi
Last recorded90,127 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Honda Goldwing56,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB242 XOW
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,127 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 90,127 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre worn slightly lumpy

Pass 27 Jul 2019 88,038 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 87,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,175 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 87,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,648 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 84,325 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,964 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 83,395 miles

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.

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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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.

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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?

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