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S656 JLY

1998 Honda Goldwing

White Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,317 mi
Last recorded13,317 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Goldwing37,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 JLY
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 13,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 13,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 12,687 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 11,905 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 10,743 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 9,186 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 9,033 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 8,420 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tel tail not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 8,420 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tel tail not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 8,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 8,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 8,101 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 7,819 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 7,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 5,959 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 5,724 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 5,316 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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S656 JLY is a 1998 Honda Goldwing in White with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S656 JLY, 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 S656 JLY registered?

S656 JLY is a 1998 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S656 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S656 JLY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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