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R778 HAT

1997 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,093 mi
Last recorded53,093 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Shadow18,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 HAT
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,088cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 53,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 51,647 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 51,647 miles

Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,275 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,879 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 48,465 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,835 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,835 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,003 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,356 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 29,349 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,363 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,848 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,991 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 12,766 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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R778 HAT is a 1997 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R778 HAT, 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 R778 HAT registered?

R778 HAT is a 1997 Honda Shadow, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R778 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 HAT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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