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P59 MLE

1996 Honda Goldwing

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,055 mi
Last recorded45,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Goldwing43,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 45,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight leak from both fork seals.

Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 44,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 43,443 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 43,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,939 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 42,926 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement brake lever (3.3.A.5)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 42,433 miles

front tyre worn on edges, suggest renew

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,412 miles

front tyre tread low

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,767 miles

front tyre tread low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,781 miles

Front indicators on then flash yellow when turned on

N/S rear out CV boot been rubbing on hand brake cable

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,323 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,323 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2010 38,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,565 miles

front brake disc and caliper covers fitted .

Pass 25 Nov 2006 32,460 miles

front brake disc/caliper covers fitted .

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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P59 MLE is a 1996 Honda Goldwing in Purple with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P59 MLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P59 MLE registered?

P59 MLE is a 1996 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P59 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 MLE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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