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R66 MOD

2001 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,498 mi
Last recorded4,498 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Shadow10,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 MOD
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 4,498 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 4,409 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 4,331 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 4,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 4,279 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 4,248 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 4,166 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 4,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 3,166 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 3,166 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 1,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 1,454 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 1,388 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 1,388 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 1,365 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 1,365 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 1,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 1,269 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 1,227 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 1,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 1,168 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 1,100 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 1,100 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 943 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 943 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 899 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 841 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 789 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 789 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R66 MOD is a 2001 Honda Shadow in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 10,098 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 R66 MOD, 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 25 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R66 MOD?

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What year was R66 MOD registered?

R66 MOD is a 2001 Honda Shadow, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is R66 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R66 MOD shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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