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L293 WLW

1994 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,184 mi
Last recorded33,184 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Honda Shadow20,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL293 WLW
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 32,989 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 32,989 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,980 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 32,814 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 32,322 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,126 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 32,136 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKE NOISY

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,705 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,619 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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L293 WLW is a 1994 Honda Shadow in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L293 WLW, 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 L293 WLW registered?

L293 WLW is a 1994 Honda Shadow, first registered on 14 May 1994.

Is L293 WLW safe to buy?

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