MOT reliability
Honda Gold wing trike
8 vehicles · 133 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Honda Gold wing trike vehicles and 133 completed MOT tests, the Honda Gold wing trike has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,185 miles.
8
Vehicles
133
MOT tests
1,706
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Gold wing trike problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Gold wing trike MOT tests:
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Other49%
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Brakes22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure2%
Honda Gold wing trike pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 5 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Honda Gold wing trike MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Gold wing trike MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Front tyre worn unevenly (2 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Drive shaft U.J slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Drive shaft U.J slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Honda Gold wing trike pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 21,408 |
| 2004 | 2 | 35 | 91% | 84,597 |
| 1998 | 1 | 19 | 100% | 56,394 |
| 1993 | 1 | 20 | 90% | 80,408 |
| 1988 | 1 | 20 | 70% | — |
| 1985 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 106,287 |
| 1981 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 99,603 |
Honda Gold wing trike reliability FAQ
Across 8 Honda Gold wing trike vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Gold wing trike MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Honda Gold wing trike in our data has covered around
76,185 miles.
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