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P545 KPY

1997 Honda Shadow

Gold Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,167 mi
Last recorded25,167 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Shadow18,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 KPY
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 25,167 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 24,933 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 24,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 24,916 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 23,712 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 23,605 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 23,546 miles

rear engine mountain bolt loose

Fail 13 May 2021 23,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear engine mountain bolt loose

Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 23,195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,855 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,259 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,101 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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P545 KPY is a 1997 Honda Shadow in Gold with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 18,148 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 P545 KPY, 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 29 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P545 KPY registered?

P545 KPY is a 1997 Honda Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P545 KPY safe to buy?

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