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L123 FEL

1994 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,328 mi
Last recorded42,328 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda Shadow20,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 FEL
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 42,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyres over 10 years old

Fail 27 May 2026 42,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 39,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 39,664 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 39,661 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 39,652 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 39,650 miles

Exhaust baffles fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 39,584 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 37,200 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 37,200 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 34,392 miles

Rear tyre has cracking around beading

Fail 15 May 2015 34,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,563 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,192 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 27,192 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 24,905 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2009 22,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 20,279 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 20,279 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 18,338 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 18,338 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2006 15,368 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 15,368 miles

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.

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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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.

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