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A491 TPO

1984 Honda Goldwing

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,330 mi
Last recorded41,330 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1984 Honda Goldwing55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA491 TPO
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,330 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 41,325 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,028 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 36,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,337 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,229 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing centre section

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,413 miles

Front offside caliper boot perished

Fail 22 Aug 2012 31,408 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front offside caliper boot perished

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,235 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,240 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 28,240 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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A491 TPO is a 1984 Honda Goldwing in Red with a 1,200cc 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 A491 TPO, 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 A491 TPO registered?

A491 TPO is a 1984 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A491 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A491 TPO 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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