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VUG 74R

1976 Honda Goldwing

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,080 mi
Last recorded27,080 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 Honda Goldwing45,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 74R
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 27,080 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 27,080 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 27,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,632 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 22,706 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 18,701 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

no indicators fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2013 18,665 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

no indicators fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 9,570 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 5,127 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 1,208 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 96,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,575 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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VUG 74R is a 1976 Honda Goldwing in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 45,770 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 VUG 74R, 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 50 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 VUG 74R registered?

VUG 74R is a 1976 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is VUG 74R safe to buy?

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