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R134 YYC

1998 Honda Shadow

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

13,764 mi
Last recorded13,764 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Shadow13,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 YYC
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 13,764 miles

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

front tyre is slightly perished

rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2025 22,318 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 22,210 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 21,730 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 21,180 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 20,801 miles

tyre sidewall cracked front and rear

Fail 9 Mar 2022 20,801 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

tyre sidewall cracked front and rear

Fail 11 Feb 2022 20,790 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned distance between front indicators not up to minimum requirement of 240mm. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open. Gets worse with handle bars on either lock. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres have cracked side walls.

Pass 13 May 2020 19,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 19,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 19,083 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 19,083 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,320 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 16,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,980 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 10,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,796 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 9,435 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 8,294 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 8,179 miles

Oil cooler loose at top mounting, bolt missing

speedometer not illuminated

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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R134 YYC is a 1998 Honda Shadow in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 13,700 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 R134 YYC, 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 28 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R134 YYC registered?

R134 YYC is a 1998 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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