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R189 CCY

1998 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,785 mi
Last recorded56,785 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Shadow13,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 CCY
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 56,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 55,413 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 54,291 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 53,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 51,078 miles

slight corrosion on frame starting to occur

Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,943 miles

rear tyre valve in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,812 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 50,812 miles

Stop lamp not working not working on front brake operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,346 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,047 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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R189 CCY is a 1998 Honda Shadow in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R189 CCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R189 CCY registered?

R189 CCY is a 1998 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R189 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 CCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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