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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Gold Wing. Check any Gold Wing by registration number below.

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97.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.4%

vs Honda Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda Gold Wing — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Gold Wing has an average MOT pass rate of 97.7%, which is 9.4 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Gold Wing is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Honda Gold Wing, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda Gold Wing performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 43 vehicles

97.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

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79.2% pass rate

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94.9% pass rate

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96.2% pass rate

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94.1% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Honda Gold Wing

Honda Gold Wing — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Gold Wing MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Gold Wing?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Gold Wing is 97.7% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Gold Wing?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Honda Gold Wing reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.7%, the Honda Gold Wing is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda Gold Wing?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda Gold Wing?
Typical mileage for the Honda Gold Wing: 45,233 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Gold Wing to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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