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E594 SFX

1988 Honda Shadow

Maroon Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,261 mi
Last recorded36,261 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda Shadow23,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE594 SFX
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 36,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 36,261 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 34,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 34,824 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 33,482 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 32,999 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 32,108 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 30,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 30,611 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,739 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Fail 22 Jun 2018 26,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,333 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 22,331 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,753 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

torque reation bush slight worn rear caliper

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,078 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 19,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,530 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 11,441 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

advise + noisey rear brake on application

Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,502 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 9,317 miles

front brake spongey (new pads)

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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E594 SFX is a 1988 Honda Shadow in Maroon with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E594 SFX, 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 E594 SFX registered?

E594 SFX is a 1988 Honda Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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