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C521 FGT

1985 Honda Goldwing

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,883 mi
Last recorded98,883 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Goldwing56,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC521 FGT
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 98,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 98,858 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 98,795 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 98,757 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 98,427 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 98,422 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working with footbrake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,151 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,084 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 79,567 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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C521 FGT is a 1985 Honda Goldwing in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C521 FGT, 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 C521 FGT registered?

C521 FGT is a 1985 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C521 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C521 FGT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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