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P817 MLE

1996 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,754 mi
Last recorded8,754 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Shadow18,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 8,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,738 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 8,738 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 8,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 7,925 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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P817 MLE is a 1996 Honda Shadow in Black with a 1,100cc 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 P817 MLE, 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 P817 MLE registered?

P817 MLE is a 1996 Honda Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P817 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 MLE 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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