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C483 EHU

1986 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,906 mi
Last recorded52,906 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda Shadow28,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC483 EHU
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,906 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 51,705 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,828 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,979 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,056 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust collector box rusty

exhaust heatsheild corroded

exhausts joints rusty

o/s exhaust damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,308 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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C483 EHU is a 1986 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C483 EHU, 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 C483 EHU registered?

C483 EHU is a 1986 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C483 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C483 EHU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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