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V966 JCV

1999 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 90cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,236 mi
Last recorded12,236 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Honda Shadow15,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 JCV
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine90cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,236 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 12,236 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 11,533 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 11,533 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,162 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 10,162 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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V966 JCV is a 1999 Honda Shadow in Red with a 90cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V966 JCV, 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 V966 JCV registered?

V966 JCV is a 1999 Honda Shadow, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V966 JCV safe to buy?

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