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F897 OFJ

1988 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,514 mi
Last recorded35,514 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda Shadow23,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF897 OFJ
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 34,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 34,378 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 33,901 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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F897 OFJ is a 1988 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F897 OFJ, 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 F897 OFJ registered?

F897 OFJ is a 1988 Honda Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F897 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F897 OFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F897 OFJ have outstanding finance?

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