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M779 BFL

1995 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,768 mi
Last recorded31,768 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Honda Shadow23,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 BFL
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,768 miles

front tyre perished and cracked

rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 6 Mar 2012 31,751 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

front tyre perished and cracked

rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,769 miles

both front indicators slightly loose

rear tyre perrished and starting to crack

Fail 8 Mar 2011 25,624 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

both front indicators slightly loose

rear tyre perrished and starting to crack

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,215 miles

front brake slight bind

osf nsf indicators loose

rear sidelight slight interaction with indicators and horn pressed

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,778 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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M779 BFL is a 1995 Honda Shadow in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 23,022 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 M779 BFL, 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 31 years old, this Honda Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M779 BFL registered?

M779 BFL is a 1995 Honda Shadow, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M779 BFL safe to buy?

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