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HJ52 ZVL

2003 Honda Gold Wing

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,916 mi
Last recorded48,916 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 ZVL
MakeHonda
ModelGold Wing
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 48,916 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 48,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 48,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 47,487 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 45,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 44,115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,626 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,573 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 37,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,311 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre slightly deteriroated on tread

Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,745 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,169 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,028 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service brakes below expected efforts

Fail 18 Feb 2010 16,028 miles

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 11,925 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

advise rear service brakes below expoected efforts

Fail 20 May 2009 11,907 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 29 Apr 2009 11,806 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2008 9,741 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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HJ52 ZVL is a 2003 Honda Gold Wing in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ52 ZVL, 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 23 years old, this Honda Gold Wing is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ52 ZVL registered?

HJ52 ZVL is a 2003 Honda Gold Wing, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ52 ZVL shows 21 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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