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E738 WEP

1988 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,296 mi
Last recorded36,296 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda Shadow23,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 WEP
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 36,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 35,196 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 33,912 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 33,911 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear centre section of exhaust collector box excessively corroded with large corroded holes (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Outer Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre centre tread below recomended wear and over third of the tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Outer Nail in tyre nail in centre of tyre (tread low in centre)

Pass 22 Feb 2023 32,703 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 31,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,235 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 29,235 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,250 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 25,404 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 23,997 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,963 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,223 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,548 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 21,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,384 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,224 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,827 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2006 16,016 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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E738 WEP is a 1988 Honda Shadow in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E738 WEP, 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 E738 WEP registered?

E738 WEP is a 1988 Honda Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E738 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E738 WEP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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