MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
engine mounting bolt has no nut fitted.
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Shadow?
Based on 7,639 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C970 XLM is a 1986 Honda Shadow in Black with a 700cc 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 C970 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.
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What year was C970 XLM registered?
C970 XLM is a 1986 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C970 XLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C970 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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