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S455 JLM

1998 Honda Gold Wing

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,107 mi
Last recorded17,107 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Gold Wing24,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelGold Wing
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,501 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 16,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 14,227 miles

1 body bracket bolt missing - body secure at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2009
Fail 8 Jul 2009

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 May 2008 11,691 miles

h l defector fitted n p

Pass 9 May 2007 11,425 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Gold Wing?

Based on 1,548 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
brake recording little or no effort 10
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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S455 JLM is a 1998 Honda Gold Wing in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda Gold Wing models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,233 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 Gold Wing fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S455 JLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gold Wing typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Gold Wing is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of S455 JLM?

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What year was S455 JLM registered?

S455 JLM is a 1998 Honda Gold Wing, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S455 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S455 JLM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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