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C178 TEY

1986 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,606 mi
Last recorded66,606 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Honda Shadow28,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC178 TEY
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 66,606 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 65,100 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 65,086 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 59,785 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Shadow?

Based on 7,639 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 101
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 70
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
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C178 TEY is a 1986 Honda Shadow in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 28,839 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 C178 TEY, 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 40 years old, this Honda Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C178 TEY registered?

C178 TEY is a 1986 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C178 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C178 TEY shows 4 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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