MOT Status
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36,587 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
clutch hose trapped on steering on left lock but protected
exhaust noisy but with in limits
rear tyre on one limit
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
clutch hose trapped on steering on left lock but protected
exhaust noisy but with in limits
rear tyre on one limit
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Perrished & split (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey Rear cylinder / top silencer downpipe rusted through (7.1.1b)
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded L/H side of frame - near swinging arm pivot (6.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
No plate light not working
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
refitted front brake hoses back into holders
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda Shadow?
Based on 7,639 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A878 OVF is a 1984 Honda Shadow in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 1984 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 29,551 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 Shadow fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A878 OVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Honda Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A878 OVF is a 1984 Honda Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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