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S871 KFV

1998 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,264 mi
Last recorded12,264 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda Shadow13,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 KFV
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 12,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 12,131 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 12,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,838 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 11,838 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 10,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 8,895 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 6,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,322 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 5,903 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 5,176 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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S871 KFV is a 1998 Honda Shadow in Red with a 400cc 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 S871 KFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S871 KFV registered?

S871 KFV is a 1998 Honda Shadow, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S871 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S871 KFV shows 12 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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