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PJ54 WRP

2004 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

16,746 mi
Last recorded16,746 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Shadow19,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 WRP
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 16,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 16,641 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 16,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 16,178 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 15,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 15,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2016 15,645 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 15,435 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 15,435 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,038 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 14,205 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 14,198 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 13,604 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 13,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,038 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 7,345 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 5,377 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2007 5,376 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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PJ54 WRP is a 2004 Honda Shadow in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 19,136 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 PJ54 WRP, 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 22 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ54 WRP registered?

PJ54 WRP is a 2004 Honda Shadow, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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The MOT history for PJ54 WRP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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