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E273 FRA

1988 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,624 mi
Last recorded13,624 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Honda Shadow23,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 FRA
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 13,624 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 13,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 13,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 13,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 12,848 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 12,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Splitting N/S/F and perished on O/S as well (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 14 May 2016 12,769 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 11,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 11,904 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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E273 FRA is a 1988 Honda Shadow in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 23,499 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 E273 FRA, 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 38 years old, this Honda Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E273 FRA registered?

E273 FRA is a 1988 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E273 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E273 FRA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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