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N749 JLB

1996 Honda Goldwing

White Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,496 mi
Last recorded33,496 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Goldwing43,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 JLB
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 33,496 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2023 33,076 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,435 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,822 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,604 miles

slight leak to steering damper

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,577 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 22,573 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 22,565 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,962 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,952 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 20,354 miles

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,305 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,968 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,749 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,539 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 19,539 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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N749 JLB is a 1996 Honda Goldwing in White with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 43,618 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 N749 JLB, 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 30 years old, this Honda Goldwing is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N749 JLB registered?

N749 JLB is a 1996 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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