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B362 WVG

1985 Honda Magna

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,287 mi
Last recorded30,287 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Magna25,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB362 WVG
MakeHonda
ModelMagna
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 30,287 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 30,170 miles

Central Rear Rear tyre beginning to perish.

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,907 miles

Horn button missing but still operates

Fail 16 Jun 2023 29,907 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn button missing but still operates

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 29,763 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread down to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing on the collector box assy. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 29,468 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 28,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,834 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 26,384 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 26,379 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 23,779 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 23,779 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,414 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 23,414 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 21,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,899 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 21,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 21,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,419 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,389 miles

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

How Reliable is the Honda Magna?

Based on 2,394 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
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B362 WVG is a 1985 Honda Magna in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Honda Magna models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 25,084 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 Magna fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B362 WVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Magna typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Honda Magna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B362 WVG registered?

B362 WVG is a 1985 Honda Magna, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B362 WVG safe to buy?

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