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B214 GFL

1985 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,540 mi
Last recorded17,540 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Shadow27,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 GFL
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 17,540 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 17,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 17,346 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 17,209 miles

Slight leak of oil on final drive.

Fail 22 Jul 2022 17,188 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Slight leak of oil on final drive.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 17,093 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 17,093 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 17,056 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 16,947 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 16,846 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 16,804 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brake (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 16,333 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,772 miles

slight foul between front forks and rad cover

Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,042 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 14,414 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2010 13,543 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 2 Nov 2009 11,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 11,166 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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B214 GFL is a 1985 Honda Shadow in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1985 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 27,658 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 B214 GFL, 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 41 years old, this Honda Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B214 GFL registered?

B214 GFL is a 1985 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B214 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B214 GFL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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