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J615 NLU

2012 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ615 NLU
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 19 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 2 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,808 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 29,808 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,808 miles

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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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J615 NLU is a 2012 Honda Shadow in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J615 NLU, 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 14 years old, this Honda Shadow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J615 NLU is a 2012 Honda Shadow, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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