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R947 SOY

1998 Honda Goldwing

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

79,846 mi
Last recorded79,846 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Goldwing37,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 SOY
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 79,846 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly, more so on o/s

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm corroded on o/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,603 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 79,603 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 77,226 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,335 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 75,189 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,701 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,041 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,873 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,148 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,953 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,739 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 52,620 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 48,580 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,842 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,469 miles

noise in rear disc

rear tyre rotation incorect

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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R947 SOY is a 1998 Honda Goldwing in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 37,713 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 R947 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 28 years old, this Honda Goldwing is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R947 SOY registered?

R947 SOY is a 1998 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R947 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R947 SOY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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