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TMW 749S

1985 Honda Goldwing

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,494 mi
Last recorded22,494 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Honda Goldwing56,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMW 749S
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,494 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,018 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2007 9,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

headlamp beam pattern kick up taped off .front tyre sidewalls perishing .rear tyre tread and sidewall perishing .

Fail 18 Jul 2006 2,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

headlamp beam pattern kick up taped off .front tyre sidewalls perishing .rear tyre tread and sidewall perishing .

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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TMW 749S is a 1985 Honda Goldwing in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,885 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 TMW 749S, 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 41 years old, this Honda Goldwing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TMW 749S registered?

TMW 749S is a 1985 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is TMW 749S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMW 749S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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