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B397 YSL

1985 Honda Goldwing

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,696 mi
Last recorded72,696 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda Goldwing56,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB397 YSL
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,696 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,039 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 71,033 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,964 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 70,964 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 70,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,151 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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B397 YSL is a 1985 Honda Goldwing in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B397 YSL, 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 B397 YSL registered?

B397 YSL is a 1985 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B397 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B397 YSL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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