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SB04 AHC

2004 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,203 mi
Last recorded38,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Shadow19,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 AHC
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 38,203 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 37,976 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 37,950 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Swinging arm excess corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 37,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 37,636 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,091 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 35,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 25,936 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 19,473 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,450 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 17,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,848 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,842 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 14,237 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,333 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,886 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,347 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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SB04 AHC is a 2004 Honda Shadow in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 19,136 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 SB04 AHC, 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 22 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB04 AHC registered?

SB04 AHC is a 2004 Honda Shadow, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is SB04 AHC safe to buy?

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