MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda Shadow?
Based on 7,639 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.
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V398 LKN is a 1999 Honda Shadow in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1999 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 15,696 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 V398 LKN, 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 27 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V398 LKN registered?
V398 LKN is a 1999 Honda Shadow, first registered on 8 December 1999.
Is V398 LKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for V398 LKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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