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C794 XLM

1986 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,642 mi
Last recorded24,642 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda Shadow28,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC794 XLM
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 24,642 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 23,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 23,505 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hitting exhaust and foot rest (1.1.15 (e))

Upper Handlebar insecure rubber bushings worn (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 21,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,493 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 20,452 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2021 20,014 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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C794 XLM is a 1986 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C794 XLM, 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 C794 XLM registered?

C794 XLM is a 1986 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C794 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C794 XLM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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