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C218 XRT

1986 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,907 mi
Last recorded16,907 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Honda Shadow28,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC218 XRT
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,184 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear number plate lamp inoperative

Fail 16 Oct 2007 14,173 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear number plate lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,420 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 13,327 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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C218 XRT is a 1986 Honda Shadow in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C218 XRT, 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.

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How do I check the history of C218 XRT?

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What year was C218 XRT registered?

C218 XRT is a 1986 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C218 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C218 XRT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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