MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
289,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion left hand leg (2.3.3)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
handle bar grips loose
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
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Honda Shadow?
Based on 7,639 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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