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C761 KCY

1986 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,552 mi
Last recorded31,552 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Honda Shadow28,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC761 KCY
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2015 31,552 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,515 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2014 28,515 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre sidewalls cracking/perished

Pass 31 May 2012 22,956 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 May 2012 22,933 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,539 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 20,539 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 18,001 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 18,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,132 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,051 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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C761 KCY is a 1986 Honda Shadow in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C761 KCY, 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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What year was C761 KCY registered?

C761 KCY is a 1986 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C761 KCY safe to buy?

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