MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,563 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
front brake pad wear
front tyre 2mm and perishing
noise emission from exhaust
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
front brake pad wear
front tyre 2mm and perishing
noise emission from exhaust
rubber flap rubbing rear tyre
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Honda Shadow?
Based on 7,639 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L179 KSX is a 1993 Honda Shadow in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1993 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 18,056 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 L179 KSX, 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 33 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L179 KSX registered?
L179 KSX is a 1993 Honda Shadow, first registered on 17 November 1993.
Is L179 KSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L179 KSX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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