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N174 AHP

1996 Honda Shadow

Purple Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,568 mi
Last recorded34,568 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Honda Shadow18,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 AHP
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,568 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,246 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 34,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 33,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,647 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 33,552 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,037 miles

Central Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,351 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,474 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 19,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,170 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,717 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 9,345 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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N174 AHP is a 1996 Honda Shadow in Purple with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N174 AHP, 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 N174 AHP registered?

N174 AHP is a 1996 Honda Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N174 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N174 AHP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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