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N316 PAX

1996 Honda Shadow

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,556 mi
Last recorded18,556 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Shadow18,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 PAX
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 18,556 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 18,556 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,401 miles

advise front tyre worn to 2 millimetres

Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,879 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Lower Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 14,100 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,995 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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N316 PAX is a 1996 Honda Shadow in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N316 PAX, 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 N316 PAX registered?

N316 PAX is a 1996 Honda Shadow, first registered on 3 February 1996.

Is N316 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N316 PAX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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