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BWS 524S

1996 Honda Gold Wing

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,810 mi
Last recorded48,810 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 524S
MakeHonda
ModelGold Wing
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 48,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,666 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 48,472 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 48,472 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,975 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 45,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 44,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,478 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 44,470 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,324 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Gold Wing?

Based on 1,548 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
brake recording little or no effort 10
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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BWS 524S is a 1996 Honda Gold Wing in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Honda Gold Wing fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWS 524S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gold Wing typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Gold Wing is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BWS 524S registered?

BWS 524S is a 1996 Honda Gold Wing, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is BWS 524S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 524S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BWS 524S have outstanding finance?

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