MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Oil leak
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear shoes requir checked for wear
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
rear shoes requir checked for wear
front tyre walls cracked but not exposing cord
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front tyre walls cracked but not exposing cord
How Reliable is the Honda Shadow?
Based on 7,639 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B509 XBU is a 1998 Honda Shadow in Purple with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 13,700 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 B509 XBU, 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 28 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B509 XBU registered?
B509 XBU is a 1998 Honda Shadow, first registered on 17 March 1998.
Is B509 XBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for B509 XBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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