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R128 OUS

1997 Honda Goldwing

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,681 mi
Last recorded70,681 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Goldwing43,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 OUS
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 70,681 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 66,279 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 58,773 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 56,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 53,839 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 46,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,627 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,729 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 36,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,306 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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R128 OUS is a 1997 Honda Goldwing in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 43,152 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 R128 OUS, 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 29 years old, this Honda Goldwing is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R128 OUS?

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What year was R128 OUS registered?

R128 OUS is a 1997 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R128 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R128 OUS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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