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A426 GAL

1984 Honda Goldwing

Beige Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,501 mi
Last recorded51,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 Honda Goldwing55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA426 GAL
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 51,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,501 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 51,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 51,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 14 Jun 2011 51,394 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 14 May 2010 47,915 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 47,915 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,311 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 44,163 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 44,135 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,579 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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A426 GAL is a 1984 Honda Goldwing in Beige with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A426 GAL, 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 A426 GAL registered?

A426 GAL is a 1984 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A426 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A426 GAL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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