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A278 OEL

1984 Honda Goldwing

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,085 mi
Last recorded60,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Honda Goldwing55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA278 OEL
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,085 miles

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

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively foot brake (1.1.15 (b))

petrol cap rubber perished

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre heavily cracked but not to cords

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2022 59,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 47,242 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 47,108 miles

front brake binding slightly

rear tyre wall damaged

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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A278 OEL is a 1984 Honda Goldwing in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 55,198 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 A278 OEL, 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 42 years old, this Honda Goldwing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A278 OEL registered?

A278 OEL is a 1984 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A278 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A278 OEL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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