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D393 DCK

1987 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,478 mi
Last recorded34,478 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda Shadow29,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD393 DCK
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 34,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 34,153 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2023 33,829 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,773 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 33,743 miles

Brake cable damaged Broke on test (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,269 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 33,256 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 32,873 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 32,873 miles

Direction indicator not working both front and rear indicators not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicator broken. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints. (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 32,873 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low no image pattern. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear reflector missing both rear (1.5.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,394 miles

slight exhaust blow from exhaust joints.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 32,394 miles

Direction indicators not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators not working both rear (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no image pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight exhaust blow from exhaust joints.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,046 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 26,808 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,808 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,605 miles

front wheel offset to nearside

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake fluid level not clearly visable

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,359 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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D393 DCK is a 1987 Honda Shadow in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D393 DCK, 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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D393 DCK is a 1987 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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