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B344 MDP

1985 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,796 mi
Last recorded30,796 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Shadow27,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB344 MDP
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 30,796 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 29,826 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 28,965 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 28,296 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 27,690 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 27,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

clutch lever stiff in operation

front brake lever notchy

front tyre worn low perished low on pressure

fuel tank reserve tap breather pipe split

Pass 9 May 2019 26,495 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 25,552 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 25,549 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 24,513 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 24,509 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 12 May 2016 23,757 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight midting (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 23,198 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,765 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,203 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 22,188 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,856 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,856 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,106 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,860 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 20,550 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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B344 MDP is a 1985 Honda Shadow in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 B344 MDP, 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 B344 MDP registered?

B344 MDP is a 1985 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B344 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B344 MDP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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