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B140 VBP

1984 Honda Goldwing

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,323 mi
Last recorded21,323 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Honda Goldwing55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB140 VBP
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 21,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 21,322 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested all 3 wheels grabing severly (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust has several holes from front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame corroded and holed at lower side of footrest (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced central frame joint only welded half way round the join (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 21,300 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 21,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 21,235 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 21,205 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 21,156 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 21,156 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 21,041 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear anti roll bar bushes cracking/deterorating

both inner cv boot gaiters deteriorating

front shock covers split

horn detiorating

Pass 7 Nov 2017 20,886 miles

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 20,714 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 18,442 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 18,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 15,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,877 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,710 miles

Centre front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyre has slight cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2009 13,586 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

engine has coolant leak

Fail 12 Sep 2006 13,516 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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B140 VBP is a 1984 Honda Goldwing in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B140 VBP, 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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B140 VBP is a 1984 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 15 December 1984.

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