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OW55 RHK

2005 Honda Shadow

Grey Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,067 mi
Last recorded15,067 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Shadow10,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 RHK
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 15,067 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 15,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 14,791 miles

exhaust system very noisy

Fail 20 Mar 2018 14,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

exhaust system very noisy

Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,020 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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OW55 RHK is a 2005 Honda Shadow in Grey with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 10,379 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 OW55 RHK, 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 21 years old, this Honda Shadow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OW55 RHK registered?

OW55 RHK is a 2005 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OW55 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW55 RHK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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