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R990 VOD

1998 Honda Goldwing

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,449 mi
Last recorded31,449 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Goldwing37,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 VOD
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 26,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 23,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 22,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 17,728 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 14,980 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,310 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 13,310 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,459 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,580 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 8,220 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,179 miles

One stop/position lamp inop

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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R990 VOD is a 1998 Honda Goldwing in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R990 VOD, 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 R990 VOD registered?

R990 VOD is a 1998 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R990 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 VOD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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