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R68 YBU

1997 Honda Shuttle

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Shuttle110,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 YBU
MakeHonda
ModelShuttle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 95,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,349 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 91,343 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,753 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 88,753 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,095 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,451 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,260 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (short) brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,275 miles

Front Upper suspension arm ball joint boots perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,290 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,254 miles

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plates have a honeycomb effect

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plates have a honeycomb effect

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Number plates have honeycomb background.

OSF washer jet poor.

OSf wiper blade split.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plates have a honeycomb background, but vehicle registered before september 2001

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,250 miles

Cat heat sheild poor condition.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF washer jet poor.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r brake binding slightly .

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Split on O/S/F wiper blade advise

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,442 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 52,441 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Shuttle?

Based on 52,792 MOT tests across 4,745 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,883
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,745
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,787
position lamp(s) not working 2,053
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,849
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,441
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 1,265
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R68 YBU is a 1997 Honda Shuttle in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 110,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Shuttle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R68 YBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R68 YBU registered?

R68 YBU is a 1997 Honda Shuttle, first registered on 14 September 1997.

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