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D982 YEV

1987 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,887 mi
Last recorded26,887 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Honda Shadow29,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD982 YEV
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,887 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,886 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 26,064 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

one rear position light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,449 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 23,394 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,963 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 18,474 miles

Front tyre perished excessive

Fail 29 May 2008 17,123 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

front tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2008 17,123 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2007 16,227 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 14,866 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 14,866 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

panniers fouling rear tyre

tyres under inflated

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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D982 YEV is a 1987 Honda Shadow in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D982 YEV, 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 D982 YEV registered?

D982 YEV is a 1987 Honda Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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