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F459 LKK

1989 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,068 mi
Last recorded8,068 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Honda Shadow20,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 LKK
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 8,068 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 8,068 miles

Offside Rear 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 Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 7,597 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 5,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2014 5,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 3,277 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 3,277 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 3,201 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 3,201 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 2,018 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 2,018 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 1,921 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 1,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 1,290 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 900 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,997 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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F459 LKK is a 1989 Honda Shadow in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 20,110 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 F459 LKK, 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 37 years old, this Honda Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F459 LKK registered?

F459 LKK is a 1989 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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