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F62 OVU

1989 Honda Shadow

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,628 mi
Last recorded63,628 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Honda Shadow20,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF62 OVU
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,706 miles

Central Front tyre has slight cracking to side walls

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 57,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 55,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 55,687 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 25 Oct 2013 51,739 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror missing

Number plate light goes out when brake light applied

Fail 3 Oct 2011 39,556 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)

Nearside mirror missing

Number plate light goes out when brake light applied

Pass 27 May 2010 27,428 miles

Dip beam poor

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 17,620 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 15,952 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 15,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 14,424 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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F62 OVU is a 1989 Honda Shadow in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F62 OVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F62 OVU registered?

F62 OVU is a 1989 Honda Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F62 OVU safe to buy?

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