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N531 HRO

1996 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,321 mi
Last recorded18,321 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Shadow18,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 HRO
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 18,321 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 17,972 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 17,601 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 17,601 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2014 16,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 16,726 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 14,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,607 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,846 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,413 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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N531 HRO is a 1996 Honda Shadow in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N531 HRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N531 HRO registered?

N531 HRO is a 1996 Honda Shadow, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N531 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N531 HRO shows 12 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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