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XRJ 999S

1978 Honda Goldwing

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,144 mi
Last recorded37,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Honda Goldwing37,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRJ 999S
MakeHonda
ModelGoldwing
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,091 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 37,084 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,019 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 37,012 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

front tyre low on air

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,003 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 36,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,895 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 36,895 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,768 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,752 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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XRJ 999S is a 1978 Honda Goldwing in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Honda Goldwing models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 37,091 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 XRJ 999S, 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 48 years old, this Honda Goldwing is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XRJ 999S?

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What year was XRJ 999S registered?

XRJ 999S is a 1978 Honda Goldwing, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is XRJ 999S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRJ 999S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRJ 999S have outstanding finance?

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