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OIL 3527

1985 Honda Goldwing

Gold Petrol 1158cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,193 mi
Last recorded73,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Honda Goldwing56,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 3527
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,158cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 73,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,945 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,500 miles

Offside Lower center frame corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 72,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached inner (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached inner (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Lower center frame corroded

Pass 19 May 2020 73,012 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 72,074 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 72,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,817 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 69,806 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,897 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,460 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,399 miles

advise blow on o/s exhaust

advise front brakes juddering

advise o/s/r service brake below expected efforts

Fail 13 Mar 2009 66,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

advise front brakes juddering

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,024 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 64,022 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OIL 3527 is a 1985 Honda Goldwing in Gold with a 1,158cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OIL 3527, 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 OIL 3527 registered?

OIL 3527 is a 1985 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is OIL 3527 safe to buy?

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