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E523 NOU

1988 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,015 mi
Last recorded26,015 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Shadow23,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE523 NOU
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2008 26,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

perish marks in front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

perish marks in front tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2007 25,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 25,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,753 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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E523 NOU is a 1988 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E523 NOU, 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

How do I check the history of E523 NOU?

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What year was E523 NOU registered?

E523 NOU is a 1988 Honda Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E523 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E523 NOU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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