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MMF 538W

1981 Honda Gold Wing

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,335 mi
Last recorded45,335 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMF 538W
MakeHonda
ModelGold Wing
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,335 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 boxes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 45,335 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb effect (0.1 (d))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 boxes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,160 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,978 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,563 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 44,563 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,401 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 44,383 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,896 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,390 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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MMF 538W is a 1981 Honda Gold Wing in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MMF 538W, 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 45 years old, this Honda Gold Wing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMF 538W registered?

MMF 538W is a 1981 Honda Gold Wing, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is MMF 538W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMF 538W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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