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M229 BLL

1994 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

339 mi
Last recorded339 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Honda Shadow20,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 BLL
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 339 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 28,097 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 28,097 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,956 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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M229 BLL is a 1994 Honda Shadow in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M229 BLL, 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 M229 BLL registered?

M229 BLL is a 1994 Honda Shadow, first registered on 25 October 1994.

Is M229 BLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M229 BLL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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