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R182 SOY

1997 Honda Goldwing

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Goldwing43,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 SOY
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 80,556 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 80,552 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 80,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 80,057 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 79,502 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 79,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 78,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 78,141 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,089 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,853 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,853 miles

Stop lamp not working Foot brake (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,258 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,314 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2005 51,443 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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R182 SOY is a 1997 Honda Goldwing in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R182 SOY, 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

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What year was R182 SOY registered?

R182 SOY is a 1997 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R182 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R182 SOY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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