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BNR 5Y

1983 Honda Goldwing

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,286 mi
Last recorded42,286 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Honda Goldwing61,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNR 5Y
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 42,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 42,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,488 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 10 May 2013 41,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,019 miles

all braided brake hoses fastened to frame with cable ties, advised to fit metal/more secure pipe retainers

n/s panier insecure

Fail 10 May 2012 37,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

all braided brake hoses fastened to frame with cable ties, advised to fit metal/more secure pipe retainers

n/s panier insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,956 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 37,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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BNR 5Y is a 1983 Honda Goldwing in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 61,893 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 BNR 5Y, 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 43 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 BNR 5Y registered?

BNR 5Y is a 1983 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 10 March 1983.

Is BNR 5Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNR 5Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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