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R283 OEL

1998 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,842 mi
Last recorded13,842 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda Shadow13,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 OEL
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 13,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,835 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,582 miles

Front Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 12,582 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

The aftermarket screen mounting brackets protrude towards the rider. it would be advisable to shorten these.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 12,059 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 11,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,310 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 10,602 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,602 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 10,220 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,220 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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R283 OEL is a 1998 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R283 OEL, 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 R283 OEL registered?

R283 OEL is a 1998 Honda Shadow, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R283 OEL safe to buy?

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