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L468 GUX

1994 Honda Shadow

Blue Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,829 mi
Last recorded48,829 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda Shadow20,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 GUX
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 48,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 48,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 48,043 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 47,507 miles

no front mudguard

Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 45,953 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,034 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake disc has slight oily film

front brake higher reading normally obtained

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,970 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,582 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,392 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,834 miles

front forks slightly pitted

rear swinging arm corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,418 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear number plate temporary fitted to rear end has bracket on o/s

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,729 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 41,698 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,942 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 40,942 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no plate mounted incorrectly

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,608 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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L468 GUX is a 1994 Honda Shadow in Blue with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L468 GUX, 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 L468 GUX registered?

L468 GUX is a 1994 Honda Shadow, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L468 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L468 GUX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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