MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front mud guard corroded
front tyre over ten years old
Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Brake drum insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front mud guard corroded
front tyre over ten years old
front mud guard corroded
non standard exhaust fitted makes a different noise but not excessive for type
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front fork dust seals deterioated
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
both tyres old and starting to perish
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear tyre starting to perish
How Reliable is the Honda Shadow?
Based on 7,639 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL52 USW is a 2003 Honda Shadow in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 PL52 USW, 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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PL52 USW is a 2003 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is PL52 USW safe to buy?
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