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B603 MKP

1985 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,008 mi
Last recorded45,008 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Honda Shadow27,658 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB603 MKP
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 45,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

front forks have corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the nearside rear indicator is held on by tape but secure & working correctly

the offside panel is held in place by a strap but is secure and unlikely to fall off the vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front off side indercater lamp lose

rear near side indercater lamp held on with cable tyes

Fail 8 Jan 2009 37,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,080 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 34,080 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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B603 MKP is a 1985 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B603 MKP, 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 B603 MKP registered?

B603 MKP is a 1985 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B603 MKP safe to buy?

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