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NL57 KFY

2007 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,801 mi
Last recorded7,801 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda Shadow8,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 KFY
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 7,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 7,778 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 7,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 6,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 5,431 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 4,921 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 4,920 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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NL57 KFY is a 2007 Honda Shadow in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 8,889 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 NL57 KFY, 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 19 years old, this Honda Shadow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL57 KFY registered?

NL57 KFY is a 2007 Honda Shadow, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is NL57 KFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL57 KFY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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