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B947 KCU

1985 Honda Goldwing

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,518 mi
Last recorded36,518 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Honda Goldwing56,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB947 KCU
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,518 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,250 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 36,250 miles

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 35,216 miles

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

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,216 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 33,834 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 33,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 33,164 miles

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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B947 KCU is a 1985 Honda Goldwing in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B947 KCU, 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

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What year was B947 KCU registered?

B947 KCU is a 1985 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B947 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B947 KCU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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