MOT Status
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42,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyres over 10 years old
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyres over 10 years old
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust baffles fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear tyre has cracking around beading
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear tyre has cracking around beading
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Honda Shadow?
Based on 7,639 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L123 FEL is a 1994 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1994 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,521 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 L123 FEL, 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 32 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L123 FEL registered?
L123 FEL is a 1994 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L123 FEL safe to buy?
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