MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E487 HTL safe to buy?
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