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J891 FJX

1989 Honda Goldwing

Beige Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,270 mi
Last recorded60,270 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda Goldwing58,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 FJX
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 60,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 59,942 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 59,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,182 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 59,182 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 58,792 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,521 miles

Both rear tyres split cracked and perished

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bolt loose from axle steady link to frame.

Pass 21 May 2018 57,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 57,318 miles

both rear dampers leaking slightly.

Pass 19 May 2016 56,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,512 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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J891 FJX is a 1989 Honda Goldwing in Beige with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 58,732 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 J891 FJX, 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 37 years old, this Honda Goldwing is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J891 FJX registered?

J891 FJX is a 1989 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is J891 FJX safe to buy?

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