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RD54 RHA

2005 Honda Shadow

Maroon Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,844 mi
Last recorded52,844 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Shadow10,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD54 RHA
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 52,844 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 48,468 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 46,936 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 46,929 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 46,385 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,497 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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RD54 RHA is a 2005 Honda Shadow in Maroon with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 10,379 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 RD54 RHA, 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 21 years old, this Honda Shadow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RD54 RHA registered?

RD54 RHA is a 2005 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RD54 RHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD54 RHA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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