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MJ03 JUT

2003 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,886 mi
Last recorded27,886 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda Shadow12,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 JUT
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 27,886 miles

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 23,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 19,193 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 19,183 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 13,784 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 10,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 10,492 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 6,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 6,237 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 2,250 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 1,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 1,254 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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MJ03 JUT is a 2003 Honda Shadow in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 12,984 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 MJ03 JUT, 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 23 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ03 JUT registered?

MJ03 JUT is a 2003 Honda Shadow, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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