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B793 DWN

1985 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,700 mi
Last recorded14,700 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda Shadow27,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB793 DWN
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 14,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 14,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,293 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 14,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,889 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 13,886 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,720 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 13,710 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,385 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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B793 DWN is a 1985 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B793 DWN, 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 B793 DWN registered?

B793 DWN is a 1985 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B793 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B793 DWN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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