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WU52 XWM

2002 Honda Goldwing

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,004 mi
Last recorded75,004 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Goldwing46,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 XWM
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 75,004 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 75,004 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick no friction material left on pads (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 74,326 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,075 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 62,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 55,135 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,058 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 47,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,311 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 42,044 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 41,120 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick front and back (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2015 36,875 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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WU52 XWM is a 2002 Honda Goldwing in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 46,335 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 WU52 XWM, 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 24 years old, this Honda Goldwing is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU52 XWM?

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What year was WU52 XWM registered?

WU52 XWM is a 2002 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is WU52 XWM safe to buy?

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