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GN51 UOA

2001 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,386 mi
Last recorded33,386 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda Shadow10,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 UOA
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,386 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,380 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 31,380 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,673 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 25,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,479 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,217 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,217 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,989 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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GN51 UOA is a 2001 Honda Shadow in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 10,098 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 GN51 UOA, 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 25 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 UOA?

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What year was GN51 UOA registered?

GN51 UOA is a 2001 Honda Shadow, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 UOA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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