Honda Goldwing
MotorcycleFrom 308 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a brake on any wheel grabbing severely and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| a brake on any wheel grabbing severely | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 3 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 2 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 2 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Goldwings tested had between 34,708 and 72,285 miles on the clock.
At 52,367 median miles, the Goldwing has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Goldwing MOT pass rate?
The Honda Goldwing has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 308 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Goldwing?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Goldwing is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a brake on any wheel grabbing severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Goldwing at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Goldwing is 52,367 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,708 and 72,285 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.