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FFA 798Y

1996 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

289,562 mi
Last recorded289,562 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda Shadow18,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 798Y
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 289,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 28,553 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,384 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion left hand leg (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 28,048 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 27,948 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

handle bar grips loose

Pass 9 Apr 2011 26,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,418 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 25,622 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 25,622 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

fuel tank slightly loose

Fail 11 May 2007 25,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2007 25,582 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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FFA 798Y is a 1996 Honda Shadow in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FFA 798Y, 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 FFA 798Y registered?

FFA 798Y is a 1996 Honda Shadow, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is FFA 798Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFA 798Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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