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E487 HTL

1996 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,459 mi
Last recorded73,459 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda Shadow18,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 HTL
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 73,459 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,459 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,459 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,459 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

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))

front tyre on wear limit

gear linkage worn

Pass 26 May 2015 73,459 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 73,459 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 May 2014 69,670 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2013 66,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2013 66,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 63,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 62,726 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,139 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 59,139 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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E487 HTL is a 1996 Honda Shadow in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,556 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 E487 HTL, 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 30 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E487 HTL registered?

E487 HTL is a 1996 Honda Shadow, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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