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Q170AAN

1991 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,486 mi
Last recorded12,486 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Honda Shadow25,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ170AAN
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 12,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 12,383 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 12,379 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 12,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 12,084 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 12,043 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,770 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,569 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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Q170AAN is a 1991 Honda Shadow in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 25,895 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 Q170AAN, 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 35 years old, this Honda Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q170AAN registered?

Q170AAN is a 1991 Honda Shadow, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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