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E76 MFA

1988 Honda Gold Wing

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

49,344 mi
Last recorded49,344 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Honda Gold Wing69,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE76 MFA
MakeHonda
ModelGold Wing
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 49,344 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 49,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 70,987 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,424 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 70,418 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 68,820 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 68,806 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 68,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 66,352 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 66,347 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,792 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 63,782 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,855 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 54,790 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Honda Gold Wing?

Based on 1,548 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
brake recording little or no effort 10
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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E76 MFA is a 1988 Honda Gold Wing in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1988 Honda Gold Wing models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 69,976 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 Gold Wing fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E76 MFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gold Wing typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Honda Gold Wing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E76 MFA is a 1988 Honda Gold Wing, first registered on 8 June 1988.

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