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W973 YFL

2000 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,438 mi
Last recorded36,438 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Shadow20,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 YFL
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 36,438 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 35,306 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,299 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,784 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 31,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 30,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,220 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 26,220 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2015 22,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 20,059 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 19,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 May 2012 19,588 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

tyre pressure,s low.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,545 miles

slight damage to front mud guard bracket n/s

slight drag on front brake.

uneven wear pattern on o/s tyre tread(front)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,095 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 12,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 8,848 miles

left h/grip slightly loose.and h/lamp has masking tape to defleck beam from excessive aim to the offside.

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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W973 YFL is a 2000 Honda Shadow in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2000 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 20,214 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 W973 YFL, 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 26 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W973 YFL registered?

W973 YFL is a 2000 Honda Shadow, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W973 YFL safe to buy?

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