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LVP 79W

1981 Honda Goldwing

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,044 mi
Last recorded30,044 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Honda Goldwing54,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVP 79W
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 30,044 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,324 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 29,319 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,301 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,913 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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LVP 79W is a 1981 Honda Goldwing in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 54,920 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 LVP 79W, 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 45 years old, this Honda Goldwing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LVP 79W registered?

LVP 79W is a 1981 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LVP 79W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVP 79W shows 6 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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