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DF51 AOO

2002 Honda Shadow

Purple Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,162 mi
Last recorded31,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Shadow14,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 AOO
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 31,162 miles

Front Handlebar corroded but not to excess rubbers worn and corroded (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 31,162 miles

Front Handlebar corroded but not to excess rubbers worn and corroded (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 30,763 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 29,668 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 29,652 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 27,757 miles

Rear tyre has a puncture

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 25,678 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 25,678 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 24,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 21,812 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2013 20,550 miles

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

Rear tyre valve has angle adapter fitted.

Pass 12 May 2012 19,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,317 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2010 14,580 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 11,761 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 11,761 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake hose slight taught when suspension extended/weight off

Pass 3 Jan 2007 1,307 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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DF51 AOO is a 2002 Honda Shadow in Purple with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 DF51 AOO, 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 24 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF51 AOO is a 2002 Honda Shadow, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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