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LG51 KVB

2002 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,018 mi
Last recorded10,018 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Honda Shadow14,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KVB
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 10,018 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 10,018 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,018 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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LG51 KVB is a 2002 Honda Shadow in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 LG51 KVB, 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 24 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG51 KVB registered?

LG51 KVB is a 2002 Honda Shadow, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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