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D232 ELH

1987 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

410 mi
Last recorded410 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Honda Shadow29,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD232 ELH
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 17 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 1,100 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 17 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 8 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 1,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 1,629 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 209 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,750 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 65,741 miles

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

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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D232 ELH is a 1987 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 29,352 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 D232 ELH, 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 39 years old, this Honda Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D232 ELH registered?

D232 ELH is a 1987 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D232 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D232 ELH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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