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P2 GBE

1996 Honda Goldwing

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,577 mi
Last recorded81,577 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Goldwing43,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 GBE
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 81,577 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 79,278 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 73,633 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 64,711 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake binding slightly,

Pass 3 May 2018 60,701 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 60,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,729 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 59,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,548 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 58,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 55,391 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 53,338 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,122 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brakes juddering

Fail 28 Jul 2011 53,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brakes juddering

Fail 12 Jul 2011 53,122 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) 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 brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise n/s/r brake disc corroded

advise n/s/r parking brake below expected effort

advise steering damper leaking oil

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 45,403 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 38,598 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 brakes juddering

advise n/s/r brake disc pitted

advise rear service brakes below expected efforts

Fail 2 May 2008 38,598 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brakes juddering

advise n/s/r brake disc pitted

advise rear service brakes below expected efforts

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,732 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brakes juddering

advise rear service brakes below expected efforts

Fail 19 Oct 2007 37,559 miles

Front Steering damper ineffective (9.2.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 brakes juddering

advise o/s/r hubb seal leaking

advise rear service brakes below expected efforts

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,684 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 31,684 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise wireing not secured in o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 25,085 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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P2 GBE is a 1996 Honda Goldwing in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P2 GBE, 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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P2 GBE is a 1996 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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