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R644 NRU

1997 Honda Shadow

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,369 mi
Last recorded18,369 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Shadow18,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 NRU
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 18,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,034 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,532 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 16,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 14,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,017 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 13,017 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 10,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,698 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 6,960 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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R644 NRU is a 1997 Honda Shadow in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 18,148 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 R644 NRU, 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 29 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R644 NRU registered?

R644 NRU is a 1997 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R644 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R644 NRU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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