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SK08 OCO

2008 Honda Shadow

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,400 mi
Last recorded28,400 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Shadow12,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 OCO
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 28,400 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 28,352 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 26,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 24,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 24,051 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 24,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 23,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 23,642 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 22,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,042 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 15,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

beam pattern for headlamp totally undefined

Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,471 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 8,471 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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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SK08 OCO is a 2008 Honda Shadow in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 12,043 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 SK08 OCO, 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 18 years old, this Honda Shadow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SK08 OCO registered?

SK08 OCO is a 2008 Honda Shadow, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is SK08 OCO safe to buy?

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