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SK55 HAD

2008 Honda Shadow

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,344 mi
Last recorded16,344 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Shadow12,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 HAD
MakeHonda
ModelShadow
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 16,344 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 15,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 15,601 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 15,588 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 15,375 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 15,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 14,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 14,182 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 11,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 7,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 6,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 6,673 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 4,887 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting Nearside (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 4,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 4,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,731 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 4,621 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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SK55 HAD is a 2008 Honda Shadow in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK55 HAD, 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 SK55 HAD registered?

SK55 HAD is a 2008 Honda Shadow, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SK55 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK55 HAD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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