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E310 WCL

1988 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,765 mi
Last recorded36,765 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Honda Shadow23,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE310 WCL
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 36,765 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,853 miles

nearside handle bar mounting damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2008 35,853 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

nearside handle bar mounting damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,030 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,228 miles

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

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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E310 WCL is a 1988 Honda Shadow in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E310 WCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E310 WCL registered?

E310 WCL is a 1988 Honda Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E310 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E310 WCL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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