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LC59 LDO

2009 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,970 mi
Last recorded29,970 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Shadow12,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 LDO
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 29,970 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 28,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose Front master cylinder bolts slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 28,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose Front master cylinder bolts slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 28,588 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 27,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 26,604 miles

Aftermarket clutch and brake lever fitted. Have pointy ends

Front Splits in front tyre sidewall

Mudguard insecure

Throttle cables split

Pass 8 Jan 2021 25,285 miles

Some cracking of sidewall rubber on front tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2021 25,285 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Some cracking of sidewall rubber on front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,270 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front tyre beginning to perish near rim, throttle jamming on full lock

Fail 15 Jun 2019 23,270 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering shrouds at steering head rubbing on steering stem (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front tyre beginning to perish near rim, throttle jamming on full lock

Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,460 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 21,460 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,169 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 11,169 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 7,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Nov 2012 3,638 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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LC59 LDO is a 2009 Honda Shadow in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 12,743 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 LC59 LDO, 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 17 years old, this Honda Shadow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LC59 LDO is a 2009 Honda Shadow, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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